Accountant

What You'll Do:

The Accountant performs accounting duties related to the timely processing of the company’s payroll including maintaining related records, preparing, and filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing general accounting transactions and reconciliations, updating procedures, and preparing financial reports for management. The Accountant will perform complex, detailed, and disciplined work using standard methodologies in analysis, documentation, implementation and support of accounting and finance procedures.  The Accountant is a detail oriented, analytical, organized, self-sufficient, critical thinker who has excellent communication skills.

• Process weekly vendor transactions including payments, resolve and audit discrepancies regarding general ledger account coding and disbursement approvals.
• Ensure all A/P invoices are captured correctly using the online platform and within the financial system to ensure proper recognition of accounts payable is captured.
• Generate and review the aged A/P analytics report to review transactions that are past due and seek resolution.
• Ensure all approved invoices are compliant with the Signing Authority Matrix and take a key role in administering the policy.
• Audit and confirm that all approved invoices have appropriate supporting documentation.
• Identify if an invoice is a prepaid asset or fixed asset and updating supporting balance sheet reconciliations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for vendor master data regarding W9s, 1099 delegation, payment methods and vendor payment terms.
• Create positive pay file and ACH payment file to be uploaded to financial institution.
• System Administrator for Concur or any other platform the online expense report and invoicing system.
• Review and process employee expense reports to ensure expenses are captured correctly and reimbursements occur timely and follow company policy.
• Reconcile and process company credit cards to ensure expenses are captured correctly and timely.
• Process annual unclaimed property records and ensure compliance with due diligence efforts per applicable state.
• Complete month-end close responsibilities as it relates to operating expenses.
• Complete and reconcile monthly bank reconciliations.
• Create and audit annual 1099 files for submission to vendors and the IRS.
• Assists with and ensure successful quarterly and year end audits
• Interact with management, individual departments and vendors for A/P inquires.
• Processes and reconciles daily cash deposits.
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures of key operating expense functions.
• Partner with peers and management to implement A/P process improvements and efficiencies.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in carrying out all required activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 3 years of equivalent work experience

• Experience with online platforms for expense and credit card processing

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Familiarity with benefits rules and regulations.
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel and analytical reporting.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.

It would be great if you had:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field
• Prior healthcare experience.

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.