Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Remote

Department Name: Financial Services

Req #: 0000205596

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Staff Accountant, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, prepares a variety of financial analyses and reports, for internal and external purposes, as requested monthly, quarterly, and annually,

Essential Functions:

• Maintains general ledger accounts, creates monthly close journal entries, and completes ad hoc requests as assigned in a timely manner
• Prepares complete balance sheet and income statement account analyses, with detailed explanations included, in a timely manner
• Provides sufficient and appropriate supporting documentation for all journal entries
• Independently identifies, researches, and provides recommendations for resolution to any accounting issues, consistent with a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with GAAP
• Provides a sound system of internal assurances and controls for the department
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned
• Assist with internal and external audits

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant CPA licensure is preferred, but is not required
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in professional accounting, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare, analyze, and maintain various financial reports
• Understanding of the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Team player with excellent oral/written communication skills are essential
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Peoplesoft experience preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and to function under minimal direction
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of business professionals at all levels of the organization including management, physicians, support staff, patients, and customers
• Attention to detail
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of files and reports

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

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