What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Southern West Virginia Health System?
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? We’re seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team and help us maintain financial excellence.
What We Offer
We value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, work-life balance, and financial future:
The Staff Accountant works closely with the CFO, Accounting Director and team members by performing a variety of accounting and reporting tasks. This role includes but is not limited to: preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing transactions, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, reconciling accounts, preparing reports and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Southern West Virginia Health System believes our employees should continually develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities. All employees are expected to participate in SWVHS-sponsored professional development activities (e.g., education programs, in-service meetings, training workshops, coaching, etc.) and remain current in their role capacity through individual development activities (e.g., reading current literature, participating in webinars, attending local and/or regional workshops, etc.).
Safety & Health
Employees are expected to follow Southern West Virginia Health System safety and health policies with respect to infectious diseases, and to protect their health and practice good personal hygiene. Employees with symptoms of an infectious disease should seek medical care. SWVHS expects all employees to promote a work culture that prioritizes health and safety and demonstrate a positive attitude toward risk mitigation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
DISCLAIMER
This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.
What We Offer
We value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, work-life balance, and financial future:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance keeping you and your family covered
- Life Insurance, LongTerm Disability (LTD), and ShortTerm Disability (STD) and more protection when you need it most
- 403(b) Retirement Plan plan for your future with confidence
- Paid Time Off 120 hours of vacation annually, 80 hours of sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays
- Outdoor walking path, onsite gym, onsite meal program
- And more!
The Staff Accountant works closely with the CFO, Accounting Director and team members by performing a variety of accounting and reporting tasks. This role includes but is not limited to: preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing transactions, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, reconciling accounts, preparing reports and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Recording and maintenance of general ledger and applicable spreadsheets
- Verification and matching of applicable figures and amounts
- Sorting and storage of accounting documentation
- Assistance with compilation of monthend and yearend financial reporting documents
- Responding to internal and external inquiries related to accounting/finance
- Inspect accountspayable invoices and purchase orders for completeness and accuracy
- Assist accounts payable clerk to ensure financial reporting accuracy through verification and maintenance of chart of accounts
- Five years financial, accounting and/or auditing experience
- Individual should possess strong analytical, computer application, interpersonal, administrative, and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting or Finance required
- Masters Degree Preferred
- CPA Preferred
Southern West Virginia Health System believes our employees should continually develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities. All employees are expected to participate in SWVHS-sponsored professional development activities (e.g., education programs, in-service meetings, training workshops, coaching, etc.) and remain current in their role capacity through individual development activities (e.g., reading current literature, participating in webinars, attending local and/or regional workshops, etc.).
Safety & Health
Employees are expected to follow Southern West Virginia Health System safety and health policies with respect to infectious diseases, and to protect their health and practice good personal hygiene. Employees with symptoms of an infectious disease should seek medical care. SWVHS expects all employees to promote a work culture that prioritizes health and safety and demonstrate a positive attitude toward risk mitigation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
DISCLAIMER
This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.