What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Lead position at BridgePoint Healthcare?
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STAFF ACCOUNTANT / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD
BridgePoint Healthcare
At BridgePoint, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference that matters. We know the path to recovery doesn't happen alone. As a team, we work cohesively to meet each patients unique needs. We are a team-driven environment and we care about our own!
Our employees form the foundation of everything we do optimizing patient healing and wellness, and creating a warm and welcoming environment. It is because of the dedication of our employees that we can live out our mission, vision, and company values every day. I
t is at BridgePoint where care, community, and careers happen.
Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Lead Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Lead plays a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department by overseeing accounts payable and general ledger functions. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to company policies.
Key responsibilities include preparing AP Aging reports, reconciling vendor accounts, bank accounts, and the general ledger, and ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing. This role also manages weekly payment schedules in accordance with budget and payment terms, prepares and posts journal entries for prepaid and accrued expenses, and processes corporate credit card reconciliations. Additionally, the position coordinates general accounting functions, including deposits and accounts payable, and serves as a backup for Accounts Payable Specialists and Facility Finance Staff.
This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring the integrity of financial records.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
Licenses/Certification:
- N/A
Experience:
- 3 years’ Prior Accounting Experience
- Accounts Payable Experience
- Hospital or Healthcare Setting a Plus
Safety Sensitive-Designated Position
About Bridgepoint
BridgePoint Healthcare is dedicated to promoting healing and wellness in a safe and welcoming environment, with an individualized path to recovery for each patient. BridgePoint Healthcare provides patient-centered, individualized care for patients requiring longer hospitalizations in post-acute care settings. We are a diversified provider of post-acute care in settings ranging from long-term acute care hospitals to skilled nursing facilities. Our locations include two in Washington, DC (BridgePoint Hospital National Harborside and BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill), and one in New Orleans (BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - West Jefferson Campus).
