What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Coordinator position at Sentara?
Accounting Coordinator
Join a healthcare finance team where accuracy, collaboration, and problem-solving help support exceptional care for patients and communities. As an Accounting Coordinator, you’ll gain hands-on experience across cash management, receivables, reconciliations, and month-end processes while working with a supportive team in a dynamic healthcare environment.
The Accounting Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting department within a large healthcare organization. This position is responsible for processing a variety of financial transactions, including cash-related activities and accounts receivable, while maintaining accurate financial records and performing routine reconciliations to the general ledger. The Accounting Coordinator assists with month-end close activities, audit preparation, and compliance with internal controls and healthcare finance standards to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication with internal teams and external partners, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven healthcare environment.
Remote: Hampton Roads Geographic area/time zone
Education
High school graduate or equivalent required
Experience
1 year or more in accounting, finance or related field
Key responsibilities
- Process and reconcile cash-related transactions, deposits, adjustments, and accounts receivable activities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation to ensure integrity of financial information.
- Perform routine account reconciliations and assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies within the general ledger.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
- Assist with internal and external audit preparation by gathering required documentation and supporting financial reporting requests.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and healthcare finance standards.
- Partner with internal departments, finance teams, and external vendors to resolve questions, research discrepancies, and support efficient financial operations.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $24.38 - $36.65 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
Salary : $24 - $37