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    Staff Accountant

    Accounting
    UNITED MEDICAL SYSTEMS
    Massachusetts, Westborough, 1581
    Permanent
    Competitive
    Hybrid

    Job Description

    UNITED MEDICAL SYSTEMS is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our Finance, Accounting & Administration team in the Healthcare & Medical Services industry. In this role, you will prepare and analyze journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, assist with month-end and year-end close, and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will help ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls, assist with audits, and provide analytical support to management. UMS fosters a collaborative, knowledge-driven culture emphasizing continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

    Responsibilities

    • Perform general ledger accounting, including preparation and posting of journal entries.

    • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and resolve discrepancies.

    • Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

    • Assist in preparing internal financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.

    • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice review, coding, and payment/collections tracking.

    • Assist with budgeting and forecasting by compiling financial data and tracking actual results versus budget.

    • Analyze financial variances and provide clear, data-driven explanations to management and cross-functional stakeholders.

    • Maintain and improve documentation of accounting procedures and support internal control compliance.

    • Collaborate with finance, operations, and administrative teams to address financial questions and support decision-making.

    • Recommend and support process improvements and automation within the accounting function.

    • Assist with audit and tax preparation by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

    Required Skills

    • General ledger accounting

    • Month-end and year-end close

    • Balance sheet reconciliation

    • Accounts payable processing

    • Accounts receivable and billing support

    • Financial statement preparation support

    • Budgeting and forecasting support

    • Financial variance analysis

    • Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, data analysis)

    • Use of accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Net

    • Suite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)

    • Understanding of U.

    • S. GAAPFixed asset accounting and depreciation

    • Revenue recognition fundamentals

    • Cost allocation and expense coding

    • Internal controls and documentation

    • Data accuracy and attention to detail

    • Written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders

    • Time management and organization in a deadline-driven environment

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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