Accounting Analyst

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for performing moderate to complex accounting and financial analysis for a multi-specialty, multi-location physician practice.  This individual will proactively analyze financial data, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to support leadership decision-making.  The role requires a self-starter who can work with limited supervision and take initiative in investigating financial results.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare moderate to complex journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Analyze income statements by location and specialty, identifying trends, key drivers, and variances.
• Conduct root cause analysis on financial discrepancies and performance fluctuations.
• Benchmarking
• Review and interpret financial statements for a multi-location physician practice.
• Prepare financial reports and/or presentations for executive leadership.
• Identify areas for operational and financial improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and support financial initiatives.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to dig into financial data without prompting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Operates with a high degree of autonomy under limited supervision.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience in healthcare and/or physician practice accounting preferred.

Systems & Software:

• Sage Inacct
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint required)
• eClinicalWorks (eCW)
• UKG
• Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS
• LaserFiche