Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team and works closely with the Senior Accountants and Assistant Controller in meeting close deadlines, preparing account reconciliations, and supporting internal and external audits. Positive and team oriented work ethic is critical to this role.

Key Functions/Responsibilities:

Prepares monthly journal entries, analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts. Entries relate to prepaid expenses, expense accruals and revenue recognition

Handles weekly medical claims check runs

Prepares weekly analyses of payments to major providers / facilities and reconciles to relevant claims system operating reports

Processes and records claims refunds and returned checks

Coordinates with Claims Department on processed claims in errors

Manages daily/weekly bank transactions in cash module

Maintains capitation funding receipts log

Assists in the preparation of GAAP and Statutory audits.

Assists with Accounts Payable processing

Other ad hoc accounting duties to support the Accounting team

Supervision Received:Direct supervision is received daily.

Qualifications:

Education and Skills Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

General ledger and month-end close related accounting experience

Proficient in fundamental accounting rules

Preferred/Desirable:

Knowledge of GAAP

Exposure to managed care insurance.

Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:

Must have collaborative, helpful orientation dealing with all internal personnel of Finance and Boston Medical Health System staff

Must be able to prioritize, especially at peak periods; or know when it is necessary to confirm priorities with Assistant Controller

Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy

Proficiency with Excel, and Microsoft Office Systems required

Expected to willingly learn new general ledger system and components of reporting

Willingness and ability to perform day-to-day fiscal activities at all levels

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, complete work accurately, and meet deadlines

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Self-motivated, independent and pro-actively looks to take on new tasks