Staff Accountant

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Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs day-to-day accounting functions and provides assistance to the CFO and Controller on various projects and tasks as needed. Is reliable, detail oriented and able to work effectively with sensitive and confidential information, under little supervision, in a fast-paced environment. Must be a self-starter and team worker. Reports directly to the Controller.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Prepares and posts daily/recurring journal entries, files properly and submits to Controller for review.
• Produces daily cash/collections log and semi-weekly cash dashboard report (Monday and Wednesday).
• Assists with month-end closing process:
• Produces monthly Maine care logs by the 3rd day of the month.
• Produces monthly bad debt reserve schedule.
• Performs monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and submits to Controller for review.
• Prepares roll-forward schedules for fixed assets and depreciation (and reconciles sub-ledger to GL).
• Prepares and posts monthly recurring entries, files properly and submits to Controller for review (i.e., late charge entry, inter-departmental supplies, bad debt reserve, prepaids, posting errors, etc.).
• Reconciles 403(b) and 457(b) statements to general ledger accounts.
• Reconciles differences between intercompany accounts.
• Reconciles restricted cash accounts and issues financial statements as needed/requested.
• Prepares both Federal and State 941 filings by the 20th day of the following month and submits to Controller for review.
• Files quarterly MHA statistics.
• Compiles monthly visits report for medical practices.
• Responds to inquiries from governmental or other agencies as applicable (e.g. Monthly labor statistics for Dept. of Labor, US Census reports, etc.).
• Participates in the annual budget process (preparation of material for departments, gathering of data, Board presentation, etc.).
• Provides assistance with year-end closing processes and annual audit (preparation of items on PBC schedule)
• Provides assistance with annual Workers Compensation audits.
• Processes year-end payroll information and issues W2's, reconciles to quarterly 941 filings.

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree required (Accounting Degree or Business Degree with concentration in accounting).

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Strong knowledge of spreadsheets required (Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.).

WORKER TRAITS:
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.
• Verbal ability is required to answer telephone, initiate correspondence, and communicate with departments and/or outside agencies.
• Numerical ability required to understand computer printouts, and to avoid perpetual errors in math computations.
• Clerical perception required to avoid and detect clerical errors when computing data and completing reports.
• Must possess strong organizational, analytical and communication skills and handle themselves in a very professional manner.
• Required to work with the utmost accuracy and strict confidentiality under general and/or little supervision.
• Must be innovative and resourceful.

United States
Maine
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