What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at NemoursCareerSite?
Nemours is seeking an Accountant to join our team in Jacksonville, FL.
This position is responsible for Nemours’ fixed asset accounting functions, including Work in Progress (WIP) projects.
The nature of the healthcare industry is such that capital assets are usually the single largest investment of a healthcare provider. Capital assets are comprised of everything from land and land improvements, buildings and building improvements, leasehold improvements, fixed equipment, furniture and fixtures, major moveable equipment, vehicles, software, and other equipment. As Nemours continues to expand, work in progress (WIP) is becoming increasingly dynamic and vast. Given that capital is such a large investment, the organization must ensure that it has an accurate record of all its assets and WIP.
The position serves as a resource to the Lead Accountants regarding proper classification of capital transactions as assets or expenses.
Essential Functions:
Maintain fixed assets - clearing account for all lines of business.
Ensure adherence to capitalization policies & procedures; prepare all correcting journal entries related to capital and properly classify transactions as assets or expenses.
Prepare an accurate and timely close of the Fixed Assets (FA) Module in Harmony each month.
Reconcile fixed assets and accumulated depreciation accounts, including Asset Clearing, for every operating division each month.
Assist with reconciliation of WIP accounts for every operating division each month.
Assist with depreciation variance explanations.
Provide information to and work directly with external auditors during interim and year-end audit.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree Required