General Accountant

Job Description

The General Accountant provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Prepares asset, liability, and member account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Ensuring the accuracy of financial documents, as well as their compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. (.i.e. Daily cash position)

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Proven experience as an accountant.

Required Skills:

Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Demonstrate organizational capacity, and ability to prioritize tasks according to company policy.

Clear and consistent understanding of health care protocols for privacy.

Attention to detail, analytical and mathematical skills.

***EEOC F/V/M/D***

Full-time