Staff Accountant 3 - Business Office / Accounting - Clayton Co. / Jonesboro, GA

Staff Accountant

Staff accountant is a member of the Administrative Services / Business Office / Accounting / Finance team that will ensure accurate processing, recording and maintenance of company's financial information in a timely manner. This position will provide support to all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable, cash, accounts payable, and payroll.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, payments, and creating invoices
• Conduct mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors.
• Monitor policies and procedures to identify and suggest improvements and efficiencies.
• Create governmental funds invoices, post payments and communicate with internal staff to improve processes and external agencies.
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Assist with preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, profit, and loss statements, and identifies and explains any variances.
• Maintains general ledger.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifying deposits, and addressing inquiries from banks.
• Verifies and / or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures with preparation of contract reimbursement requests.
• Oversee and manage client funds accounting and record maintenance.
• Review and reconcile vendor inquiries / discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain square footage schedules by business location.
• Assist accounting functions with work overflow and absences.
• Assist with responses to program financial inquiries.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional accounting job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Accountant 2 (FIP021) or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications :

Requirements / Competencies :

Note : Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees) :

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer : View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.