Accountant Job at Aya Healthcare in Norwalk

Overview

Aya Healthcare is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for a 6-month contract role in Norwalk, Ohio. This will be a HYBRID ROLE. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Related Field. Job Title: Staff Accountant.

Location: Norwalk, OH

Schedule: M-F from 8a-5p

Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension

Hourly Pay: $32-$35/hr

Duties

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.


• Manage general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.


• Conduct cash flow analysis to monitor liquidity and ensure the organization meets its financial obligations.


• Assist in tax preparation and compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.


• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.


• Provide mentorship to junior accounting staff, fostering their growth and understanding of accounting principles.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and decision-making processes.


• Utilize QuickBooks for efficient bookkeeping and financial management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.


• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting practices and principles.


• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software.


• Solid understanding of cash flow analysis techniques and financial reporting.


• Demonstrated knowledge of debits, credits, and account reconciliation processes.


• Experience with tax preparation is preferred but not mandatory.


• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Accurately prepares journal entries to be posted to general ledger with complete descriptions and references. Successfully images posted entries.


• Prepares the monthly Income and Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, and other required financial reports for the companies assigned.


• Reviews for accuracy and ensures completion according to scheduled dates.


• Ensures the ledger systems are well maintained with good organization, correct headings and account titles. Structure provides information required by current reporting and regulatory needs.


• Reconcile assigned sub-systems (AP, MM, Sales taxes, inventories, etc.) to GL balances on a monthly basis and audits data from those systems as necessary.


• Reviews for errors, researches problems, and brings to management's attention with recommendations.


• Reconciles activity of the assigned trial balance accounts (balance sheet reconciliations) on a monthly basis.


• Work papers are designed to assist in determining the balances and activity are correct. Correcting entries are posted the following month. Any procedural changes or suggestions are reviewed with the Finance leaders and the department.


• Reviews all AP invoices for the assigned companies timely for compliance with accounting policies and third party requirements. Consults with other staff as necessary and reviews necessary issues with direct supervisor.


• Primarily responsible for the accounting duties as stated of the Hospital while providing general oversite to accountants and their entities.


• Coordinates, compiles and reviews fiscal budgets/forecasts for the companies assigned utilizing Kaufman Hall Budgeting platform.


• Supports other accountants in the department. Shares knowledge, experience and expertise with peers. Stays up to date on current accounting trends.

Aya Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply!

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate


• Employment type: Contract


• Job function: Accounting/Auditing


• Industries: Accounting

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