Staff Accountant

The University of Vermont Health Network

Burlington, VT(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29.87–$44.81 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Documentation, Expense Analysis, External Audit, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Hospital, Journal Entries, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Proofreading, Reconciliation, Revenue Analysis, Tax Accounting, Tax Returns, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Burlington, VT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Details

Job Ref:R0087154 Category:Finance and Accounting Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:University of Vermont Medical Center Location: Remote Department:Accounting & Payroll Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Day Hours:- Hours per Week: 40 Weekend Needs:None Pay Rate: $29.87 - $44.81 per hour

This is a remote position.

JOB SUMMARY:

The System Staff Accountant is responsible for the following:

  • Provide support through training and assistance as well as guidance to all UVM Health Network partners.

  • Confident, articulate and professional written and verbal communication skills

  • Preparing a variety of recurring and non-recurring journal entries, reports, and analyses related to the financial statements, intercompany activity, and other sub ledger activity and schedules.

  • Performing detailed analyses of various general ledger accounts and department cost centers. Reviewing financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, interpreting trends or deviations and making recommendations for corrective action.

  • Preparing in depth analyses of revenue and expense variances, providing management with explanations for current and prior year changes, variances from budget and projected impact for future.

  • Preparing monthly journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring all activity is recorded, adjustments are calculated, and corrections are made. Ensuring all assigned accounts are reconciled.

  • Performing balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, in preparation for all audits.

  • Performing a variety of accounting related duties such as bank account reconciliations, proofreading of financial documents and participating in special projects. Taking initiative to improve processes and efficiencies as opportunities are identified.

  • Maintaining all supporting documentation/electronic records in accordance with department/hospital standards, for review by external auditors.

  • Performing detailed analyses of various general ledger accounts and department cost centers. Reviewing financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, interpreting trends or deviations and making recommendations for corrective action.

  • Working knowledge of many areas of the Balance Sheet

EDUCATION:

Must possess a Bachelor"s degree in Accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

No prior experience is required if the individual possesses a four-year Accounting degree. Tax return preparation experience is helpful.

About the Company

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The University of Vermont Health Network