What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant II position at SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES?
Bring your eye for detail to a team that matters. We are seeking a full-time Staff Accountant II to maintain accurate financial records, handle daily data entry, and meet critical regulatory timelines.
Southwestern Healthcare, Inc. is the largest provider of community-based behavioral healthcare in Southwestern Indiana. Together with our affiliate corporations, we offer a full range of mental health, addiction treatment, and educational services. When you join our finance team, your skills directly support a healthier, stronger community.
WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?
- AFFORDABLE Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts day ONE of employment!
- 401K Employer Contribution & Match
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Competitive Total Compensation Program
- On-site training available for qualified candidates
- We are GROWING!!!
WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?
- Prepare and post monthly general ledger journal entries, maintaining comprehensive supporting documentation and workpapers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, and analyze budget-to-actual variances to identify trends and support management decision-making.
- Calculate, reconcile, and document intercompany cash transfers, ensuring accurate allocation and recording across related entities.
- Process cash deposits and accurately record revenue receipts, ensuring timely posting and reconciliation of cash activity.
- Review accounts payable invoices for compliance with company policies, verifying appropriate approvals and supporting documentation prior to payment processing.
- Analyze and code accounts payable invoices and corporate credit card transactions to the appropriate cost centers based on budget requirements and historical spending trends, and prepare transactions for entry or import into the accounting system.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile monthly bank account activity, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain the fixed asset accounting system, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation records, and related reconciliations.
- Provide cross-functional support and backup coverage for weekly accounts payable processing to ensure continuity and timely vendor payments.
- Assist in the development of annual operating budgets and support internal and external audit activities through preparation of schedules, analyses, and requested documentation.
- Assist with special projects, system enhancements, and continuous process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Prepare and support regulatory reporting requirements, including the completion, distribution, filing, and maintenance of submissions such as unclaimed property reports, Forms 1099, census reports, and other compliance-related filings.
WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with minimum two years relevant experience required.
- Requires extensive attention to detail.
- Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and a working knowledge of Adobe Pro preferred.
- Must be able to exercise strong independent judgment and possess strong analytical skills.
- Experience with non-profit accounting and Federal and State funding organizations preferred.
If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!
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