Staff Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW

NBME has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join the General Accounting department based out of Philadelphia, PA. We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual who is looking to learn and work independently and/or as part of a team. This individual will report to the Accounting Manager and will assist with the month-end close, invoicing, journal entries, collaboration accounting and various special projects as assigned.

This role is eligible to be performed primarily remote and it is preferred that the incumbent is within a commutable distance to Philadelphia, PA for any prescheduled onsite work. While this role can be designated as primarily remote, you are offered the flexibility to select, if you prefer, to work hybrid or onsite. We're open to considering candidates within 50 miles of our office location in Philadelphia, PA.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At NBME, we continue to innovate and improve how we fulfill the evolving needs of the healthcare community. This commitment starts and ends with the people at NBME. By recruiting and empowering talented individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds, which includes professionals with diverse life experiences, abilities, and perspectives, NBME can take a well-informed, robust approach to advancing medical education and assessment for years to come. We also continue to focus on ensuring that our DEI work is impactful and ingrained in everything we do, including with our staff, workplace culture, products and services, the Philadelphia community, and the broader medical education landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the timely and accurate month-end close by performing various monthly journal entries as assigned including various revenue entries, payroll entries, expense accruals, etc.
• Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations and P&L flux analyses as assigned.
• Prepare, distribute, and follow up on various manual invoices to customers across various lines of business. Ensure the invoices are provided timely and in conformance with the provisions of the agreements.
• Manage exam delivery invoice reconciliations, ensure accurate billing compared to our internal records, verify receipt of appropriate credits, and communicate with vendors to resolve any discrepancies.
• Create wire transfer templates, process wire transfers, and ensure all related backup documentation is collected, combined, and saved in the appropriate location.
• Contact customers for collections, track outstanding invoices, and provide aging reports to program managers as requested
• Support or act in the capacity of a back-up for one or more of the various functions of general accounting including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable/cash applications, fixed assets, etc.
• Support the financial deliverables of various collaborations by working with internal staff and our collaboration partners on financial reporting for internal staff or governance meetings, budget/forecast preparation, monthly accounting activity and various ad hoc requests for data or analytics related to historical or projected financial results.
• Assist with financial audits when applicable
• Complete various special projects as assigned including, but not limited to, budget preparation support, participation in any enhancements to the accounting system or internal processes/procedures, banking change communications to customers, provide various ad hoc requests for financial reports, information, or data for internal or external staff as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, organized, and good time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail, motivated to learn, takes initiative
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure within a deadline-oriented environment

Experience

• Two or more years in general accounting or finance
• Microsoft Excel and Word experience required
• Experience with Oracle, GL Wand/Reports Wand, Salesforce, or Workday Adaptive Planning is a plus

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in