Accountant

Position – Accountant

Location – Hartford, CT 06102

Length of assignment – 3 months with possible extension.  

Pay range – $30.00/hr. - $33.00/hr.

Shift – Monday - Friday – 8 AM to 5.00 PM   

Job Duties

Financial Operations:

• Manage and process accounts payable (AP) transactions, including vendor payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee travel and expense (TE) reimbursement processes, maintaining compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Support general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and financial closing activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.

ERP System Management:

• Utilize ERP systems, with a focus on PeopleSoft Financial Modules (AP and TE), to execute financial operations efficiently.
• Act as a subject matter expert in PeopleSoft, assisting with system enhancements, troubleshooting issues, and training staff as needed.
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve system-related issues and optimize ERP functionalities for financial processes.

Master Data Management:

• Maintain and update master data records related to vendors, expense accounts, and other financial data elements within ERP systems.
• Ensure data integrity by performing regular audits and validations of financial master data.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with administrative staff and external organizations to address financial inquiries and maintain strong working relationships.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of staff to facilitate the resolution of financial and accounting issues.
• Provide clear and concise documentation for financial processes, policies, and system updates.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and financial policies related to accounts payable and travel expenses.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses to support organizational decision-making and audit readiness.
• Monitor adherence to corporate financial controls and standards, identifying and addressing discrepancies promptly.

Healthcare Sector Expertise:

• Apply knowledge of healthcare-specific accounting practices to manage financial operations effectively.
• Address unique challenges related to healthcare finance, such as regulatory compliance and cost containment strategies.

This job description aligns with the qualifications and experience requirements, emphasizing PeopleSoft expertise, healthcare familiarity, and collaborative capabilities. 

Qualification -

• Associate s degree in accounting
• 3-5 years of ERP system application experience
• The equivalent of 7 years professional work experience in a Finance/Accounting department
• PeopleSoft and Healthcare experience
• Experience either as a user or a support role in the PeopleSoft Financial Modules: AP [Accounts Payable] and TE [Travel & Expense]
• Communicate well with administrative staff, external organizations and with other staff at all levels; and interact with IT resources when technology roles and capabilities are required to facilitate any and all aspects of master data

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors. 

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.