Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking an Accountant to join their General Accounting department. The role involves supporting financial reporting and finance functions, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with financial statement audits.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes data and accurately completes monthly journal entries. Provides supporting documentation of analysis and journal entries
- Assists in the evaluation of existing accounting operations and procedures and recommends process improvements to the manager
- Assists with the preparation and review of financial statements on a monthly basis. Assists with monthly analysis and interpretation of accounting records for use by management
- Completes monthly account reconciliation and account analysis in a timely manner. Resolves issues identified in the reconciliation process in timely manner
- Completes monthly journal entries according to the standard month end close schedule. Maintains records of routine accounting transactions
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
- Identifies accounting issues uncovered in the performance of duties and brings to the attention of the manager
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams in meetings and on committees
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Remains current on the latest relevant accounting and healthcare issues as well as governmental regulations
Skills
- Candidates must be located in the DC/MD/VA region
- Bachelor's degree Accounting Finance required or Business Administration required
- 1-2 years Related experience in a public or private accounting setting or healthcare or multi-entity setting required
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software applications
- Verbal and written communication skills
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