Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Ensure precise management of general ledger accounts and supporting documentation, adhering to GAAP and company policies.

• Prepare, review, and record recurring, accrual, allocation, reclassification, and adjusting journal entries.

• Create and uphold allocation methodologies for expenses across various departments, entities, locations, programs, or service lines.

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures.

• Generate standard financial reports, management schedules, variance analyses, and special or ad hoc reports.

• Analyze financial activities, detect unusual trends or errors, and suggest corrective entries or process enhancements.

• Work collaboratively with finance, operations, revenue cycle, accounts payable, payroll, and other departments.

• Provide schedules and documentation for internal reviews, external audits, and compliance requests.

• Safeguard confidential financial and healthcare-related information while adhering to privacy, security, and internal control standards.

• Enhance and document accounting processes, reporting tools, and Excel-based workflows.

• Undertake additional accounting projects and assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience, including practical general ledger, journal entry, reconciliation, and month-end close tasks.

• Accounting experience in the healthcare sector, such as hospitals, physician groups, home health agencies, pharmacies, health plans, or other healthcare service organizations.

• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF statements, data validation, and large-data analysis.

• Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning or general ledger system.

• Proven accuracy, analytical skills, organizational ability, and attention to detail.

• Capability to handle competing priorities, adhere to tight deadlines, and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

• Experience in multi-location entity accounting, intercompany transactions, cost-center allocations, or service-line reporting.

• Knowledge of reporting, business intelligence, automation, or data-query tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• Inclusive hiring practices and equal opportunities for all applicants.

• Ongoing education and training aimed at promoting cultural competence and eliminating bias.

• A collaborative environment that encourages diverse perspectives.

• Remote work options available.