Staff Accountant

Company: Jupiter Medical Center
Location: Jupiter
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).EducationBachelors degree with a Finance/Accounting major/concentration preferredExperience / Qualifications2 years of experience in healthcare accounting or auditing preferredPosition SummaryThe Staff accountant position is a professional accounting position responsible for accurate and timely financial statement preparation supporting work (journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, audit workpapers, and special projects). The distribution of task responsibilities will vary from time to time within the department.Above average analytical skills, both from an account reconciliation perspective and in unstructured situations.Able to identify situations requiring attention/improvements, evaluate and make appropriate recommendations, and implement recommendations as approved.Able to maintain a consistent workflow and meet deadlines, both routine and non-routine.Able to communicate clearly, and professionally both orally and in writing using Word and Excel.Responsible for the operating bank account and electronic remittance reconciliations.Responsible for reconciliation of assigned accounts.Preparation of journal entries and association schedules for period end closing.Other position responsibilities include procedure development and maintenance, design/maintenance of reports in various systems used, various special billing functions, and testing system upgrades and other responsibilities as assigned.Position interacts with managers, staff and peers to provide clarification and research issues to their appropriate conclusion, including recommendations and follow up monitoring of results. Communications are to be clear, professional and accurate.The position has significant autonomy and has interactions of some importance within the facility and outside agencies, requiring judgment and tact.Work is complex, decisions require considerable initiative and judgment and errors could cause major loss of funds.Other duties assigned.by Jobble

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