What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accountant position at Shields Health?
COMPANY: SHIELDS HEALTH
POSITION: STAFF ACCOUNTANT
LOCATION: QUINCY, MA
HOURS: FT/HYBRID SCHEDULE
Shields Health Care is an independent, Massachusetts-based medical service provider with a national reputation for blending exceptional customer service with superior technology. Patients, partners and colleagues define our 35 years of quality diagnostic services as a true mark of successful teamwork. Known for our advanced diagnostic imaging, we are a sought after provider – not only because of our technology but also because of our teamwork and tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
Shields Health Care is hiring a Staff Accountant. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Accounting and will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including month-end and year-end close, account reconciliation, financial reporting and special projects.
Primary Responsibilities
• Actively participate and support the full month end close cycle including AP, AR, cash, accruals and financial statement preparation for 45 entities.
• Maintain fixed assets sub-ledger and record monthly entries for all entities.
• Manage & record standard entries and prepaid entries across all entities.
• Perform cash management activities, including intercompany transfers and daily cash reporting.
• Review and approve intercompany & third party invoices for all entities.
• Reconcile intercompany activity between all entities.
• Review and approve Concur expense reimbursements and post related entries into accounting software.
• Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheets & cash flows and perform monthly P&L variance analysis.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance with internal policies.
• Prepare and review monthly Partner Reporting Packages.
• Prepare year-end related items including tax and audit work papers.
• Collaborate across the Shields network to gather financial information for monthly close.
• Proactively recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the month-end close and the financial reporting process.
• Support budgeting process and FP&A team.
• Perform ad hoc requests and reports.
Skills & Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (CPA a plus)
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookups/pivot tables/nested formulas)
• Exceptional problem solving/analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Highly organized with the ability to multi task and prioritize
• Proficiency with accounting software systems (knowledge of Sage Intacct a plus)
• Energized & adaptable employee with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
• Team player who embraces change and process improvement
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods and utilize computer.
Internal/External Interactions
• This position requires extensive interaction with all customer groups. Candidate must be personable, upbeat, fast paced and organized.
Note
It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of lower or equivalent classification as required or directed and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as warranted.
