ACCOUNTANT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

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ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

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

Reviews electronic claims posting to review both under and overpayment from payers.

Review and manage payroll reports

Review and manage quarterly company IRS filing and any taxes state or local taxation business

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-assure 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 workpapers 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.

Month-end Closing and Reporting:

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.

Prepare and process monthly Sales & Used tax

Accounts Payable:

Plan and Process weekly check runs.

Collaborate with purchasing and receiving departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Prepare and process 1099’s, W2s

Fixed Assets and Audit:

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.

PPerform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Skill Sets

Below are the qualifications expected of an accountant:

Bachelor 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 QuickBooks Online and TurboTax

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