Staff Accountant
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
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Perform general ledger accounting, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
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Reconcile key balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and resolve discrepancies.
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Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
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Assist in preparing internal financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
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Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice review, coding, and payment/collections tracking.
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Assist with budgeting and forecasting by compiling financial data and tracking actual results versus budget.
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Analyze financial variances and provide clear, data-driven explanations to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Maintain and improve documentation of accounting procedures and support internal control compliance.
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Collaborate with finance, operations, and administrative teams to address financial questions and support decision-making.
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Recommend and support process improvements and automation within the accounting function.
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Assist with audit and tax preparation by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Required Skills
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General ledger accounting
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Month-end and year-end close
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Balance sheet reconciliation
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Accounts payable processing
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Accounts receivable and billing support
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Financial statement preparation support
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Budgeting and forecasting support
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Financial variance analysis
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Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, data analysis)
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Use of accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Net
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Suite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
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Understanding of U.
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S. GAAPFixed asset accounting and depreciation
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Revenue recognition fundamentals
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Cost allocation and expense coding
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Internal controls and documentation
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Data accuracy and attention to detail
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Written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
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Time management and organization in a deadline-driven environment
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