Junior Staff Accountant

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Junior Staff Accountant to join our Finance department. This position is a full-time opportunity based out of our regional office located in Washington D.C. with a hybrid work model.  

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. 

Reporting to a Director of Accounting, the Junior Staff Accountant will be responsible for the monthly close process, account reconciliations, close reporting and analysis, documenting policies and procedures, management of loan program and assisting business areas as  to support the operations of the corporation.

You can expect to:

•  Participate in the month-end close process, including general ledger entries, journal entry validation, and preparation of financial reports (e.g., trial balance, balance sheet) and other requested reports
•  Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and sub-ledger details, reviewing with the Accounting Supervisor, and assist in variance analysis and account trend identification
•  Process accounts payable, review expense reports in the OneLink System, and contribute to technical accounting solutions for business issues
•  Assist with reports for month-end meetings, support external audits, prepare schedules, and maintain cash and bank deposit entries
•  Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor to resolve technical matters, ensure GAAP compliance, and update desktop procedures as needed

What is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred; an associate’s degree or two years of relevant post-secondary education required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience is required
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to read and interpret financial reports
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to build relationships based on trust, lead teams, and influence others through collaboration
• Skilled in handling sensitive issues with confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PeopleSoft (preferred)

• Must be able to commute to Washington D.C. on an as-needed basis
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment
• Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

Competitive Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave
• Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Education reimbursement

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $70,551.25 to $ 88,189.07, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity: 

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing cultura