Junior Accountant

Under general supervision, supports the Finance team by performing basic accounting tasks, including recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and assisting with month end close, as well as assisting with providing information for annual audits and tax filings as needed. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of accounting principles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field required.

Experience

1+ years of progressive related experience required

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and analysis to include general accounting ledgers, profit and loss statements, variance analysis, balance sheets, depreciation schedules as well as journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures related to accounting
• Skill in using computers and personal productivity applications
• Ability to help with and learn to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports to solve management and accounting issues
• Ability to prioritize, plan and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy of work as well as improve the quality

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports team in conducting detailed analysis of various general ledger accounts: supports the gatherings and organizing of data, reviewing of data for completeness and accuracy; completion of necessary logs, records and ledgers; discovery of s discrepancies in data, follows-up and corrections of data discrepancies. 

• Gathers data and learns to perform complex calculation to prepare a variety of recurring financial statements
• Conducts month-end close activities including journal entries, actual to budget analysis, follow up on significant variances.
• Assists team with data entry for budget information, audit and tax requests from external auditors and other requests from outside entities or departments
• Provides analytical support for forecasting initiatives, helping senior leadership interpret financial trends and variances.
• Evaluates internal financial controls and processes, identifying opportunities for process improvement and assisting in the implementation of best practices.
• Prepares daily cash logs. 
• Leads the payment depositing process and prepares cash reports.  Work with Revenue/AR team with resolving deposit questions.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of EPIC mileage logs to payroll for employee reimbursement.
• Assists in the review of reconciliations, identifies accounting issues, and assists with the resolution.
• Collects or coordinates the collection of past and current financial, statistical and other GHC data and helps develop and present relevant and meaningful analysis.
• Participates in testing, evaluating and documentation of system upgrades.
• Assists the Finance Department with all hospice audits.
• Triages and responds to financial information and process queries from non-financial personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, concentrate and pay close attention to detail

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little exposure to extreme noise, dust, temperature and the like.

All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values

GBMC Values

Value Description

Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

• Embraces change and improvement in the w