Accountant Independent Contractor

Accountant Job Description

Below are some of the responsibilities an accountant is expected to assume in their position:

• Reviews electronic claims posting to review both under and over payment from payers
• Review and manage payroll reports
• Bank reconciliations, fixed assets and prepaid schedules, financial statements preparation
• Assist with accounts payable and payroll, budgets and forecasts, policies and procedures, annual audit preparations, governmental cost report preparation, financial statements, regulatory reports and other ad hoc reports as needed
• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
• Create and manage financial statements and dashboards
• Create and file all necessary tax and financial forms for the company
• Ensure audits are completed promptly with a quality product
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information
• Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data
• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc
• Presenting data to managers and other entities
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Provide data as requested for annual, vendor or other audits
• Performing audits and resolving discrepancies
• Computing taxes
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting
• Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts
• Advise best practices and optimizations throughout accounting processes
• Collaborate with finance personnel to develop approaches for creating more accurate financial records and models for the company
• Manage any and all audits on behalf of the company
• Determine proper company filing schedule based on available information
• Quality‑assurance and audit reports and filings for errors
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible
• Create visualizations that convey accurate financial views of the project
• Ensure accounting controls by managing assigned balance sheet accounts, performing account reconciliations with supporting work papers and performing appropriate research to ensure compliance with GAAP standards
• Grant accounting and analysis and preparation of schedules
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including billing, invoicing, and collections
• Manage the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and on time
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Prepare and file all necessary tax documents, including sales tax and income tax
• Coordinate with external auditors and accountants for audits and tax filings

• Prepare journal entries and assist with the month-end closing process
• Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations, identifying and rectifying errors
• Prepare a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual reports

• Plan and process weekly check runs
• Collaborate with purchasing and receiving departments to resolve invoice discrepancies

• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules
• Assist in preparation of year-end audit schedules and other special projects as directed by Assistant Controller
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Three to Five (3‑5) years hospital/healthcare accounting/finance experience
• Proficient in business software applications, i.e., Microsoft Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of Windows-based personal computers
• Proficiency in accounting software and bookkeeping programs such as Quick Books Online and Turbo Tax
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of relevant tax laws in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics