Accountant

Vaco
$25.00 - $29.00 / hr
United States, Connecticut, Oakdale
Dec 21, 2024
Job Title: Accountant Job Overview: Our healthcare client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This role involves working extensively in Excel to manage financial data, reconcile accounts, and support the month-end close process. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliation skills, experience with general ledger functions, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This position requires a proactive, critical thinker who can contribute to both daily accounting operations and special financial projects. Key Responsibilities: Reconcile Accounts: Regularly reconcile bank accounts, general ledger (G/L) accounts, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy. Month-End Close: Assist in the month-end closing process by collecting data, creating journal entries, and reconciling G/L account balances in preparation for financial reporting. Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Revenue: Maintain accurate records of prepaid expenses and deferred revenue schedules. Payroll Expense Tracking: Record and track the agency's payroll expenses within the General Ledger. Daily Cash Receipts and Deposits: Serve as a backup for recording daily cash receipts and deposits to the General Ledger. Capital Expenses & Fixed Assets: Track and maintain records for the agency's capital expenses and fixed assets. General Ledger Support: Provide assistance with G/L functions and other special projects, including spreadsheet maintenance and creation to support management's needs. Must-Have Qualifications: Experience with Journal Entries: Ability to create journal entries (JEs) in accordance with accounting practices. Advanced Excel Skills: Strong experience with Excel, including proficiency in advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables. Reconciliation Experience: Strong background in performing reconciliations for accounts, bank statements, and other financial data. Understanding of Debits and Credits: Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, collaborating with team members, and interacting with management. Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and suggest process improvements. Education/Experience: A degree in accounting or finance is preferred, but not required if the candidate has strong, relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in healthcare accounting or a related field is a plus. Familiarity with accounting software and systems is advantageous. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience for consideration. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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