Job Details

This position will be expected to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core values of St. Peter's Health and support the goals and direction of the organization. This position will work in collaboration with the finance and payroll teams to provide various accounting responsibilities for the organization.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Performance of routine accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department, while adhering to established accounting standards

• Act as a resource for the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

• Performance of financial schedules to assist in monthly, year-end and regulatory functions.

• Secure financial information by keeping information confidential

• Prepare journal entries

• Performance of bank reconciliations

• Act as resource for capital asset reconciliation and reporting

• Review and balance general ledger accounts, analyze variances and prepare appropriate reports with financial software.

• Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts and other accounting duties in a timely manner.

• Participate in payroll processes by assisting the payroll team with data entry and bi-weekly payroll process.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Requires verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with various personnel and external customers in the collection and completion of complex and confidential data. Ability to listen constructively and analyze or make changes to processes and systems that will improve the integrity of the over all information system. Ability to comprehend detailed verbal and written instructions in order to complete complex and detailed reports, questionnaires and analysis of variance without direct or constant supervision. Ability to work with technology which includes multiple software programs. Extensive knowledge of Excel required.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: None

APTITUDES: Demonstrated ability for organizational abilities to function with little or no supervision. Demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend verbal or written communications. Demonstrated ability to comprehend instruction and act appropriately. Demonstrated ability to work with technology which includes multiple software programs. Demonstrated ability for arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Demonstrated ability for clear communication, including accurate and concise spelling and grammar. Demonstrated ability to concentrate and work with deadlines. Demonstrated capacity to multi-task. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment.