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Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: South Jersey

Compensation: $65K - $75K

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant plays an essential role in supporting the financial infrastructure of a multi-entity organization. This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of day-to-day financial transactions while maintaining alignment between accounting records and financial reporting systems.

This is a hands-on role requiring precision, consistency, and strong organizational skills. The Analyst helps sustain accurate financial data, facilitates timely billing and payment activity, and reduces rework during the monthly close cycle. In addition, this role contributes to reporting and analytical support for assigned divisions or departments, partnering with finance leadership to assist with budgeting, financial insights, and adherence to established accounting standards and internal controls.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence at the corporate location one to two days per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or comparable roles; healthcare industry exposure is advantageous.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Ability to quickly learn and effectively navigate accounting platforms and financial systems; prior experience with enterprise-level accounting software is beneficial.
  • Comfortable managing data within spreadsheets and financial software environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administer weekly Accounts Payable disbursements, including check runs and electronic payments, and record monthly journal entries as required.
  • Generate and issue monthly partner invoices, maintain documentation, track billing status, and assist with collections follow-up when needed.
  • Serve as a resource for vendors and subcontractors by addressing discrepancies, researching transaction issues, and maintaining thorough documentation of adjustments and system updates.
  • Prepare and record journal entries, including allocations and intercompany activity; execute ACH and wire transactions in accordance with direction and internal controls.
  • Conduct routine reconciliations of bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, ensuring subsidiary records reconcile accurately to the general ledger.
  • Support month-end close activities by identifying and resolving transaction-related concerns ahead of deadlines; adhere to established close calendars, workflows, and escalation procedures.
  • Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle and participate in recurring operating reviews, assisting leadership in analyzing and explaining budget-to-actual variances.
  • Examine financial records for accuracy, identify irregularities, and implement corrections where necessary.
  • Prepare special reports, data submissions, surveys, and other external reporting requirements, including compilation, analysis, and timely submission of requested information.
  • Address inquiries from internal teams and external stakeholders, providing appropriate documentation and clarification as needed.
  • Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while delivering responsive, service-oriented support across both routine and complex financial matters.
  • Assist with annual audits and other compliance-related reviews.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

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