Southeastern Virginia Health System seeks a full-time Staff Accountant. This is a full-time benefits eligible position. The Staff Accountant under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities in a timely and efficient manner meeting all required deadlines for reporting. Reports to supervisor daily activities and issues.

• Follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, and other financial accounts
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Process payroll for the employees in the organization utilizing the ADP system.
• Maintain payroll files and create reports.
• Ensure that all payroll procedures are in line with policies and procedures. Calculating net salaries, deductions, and withholdings, etc.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Accounting, or closely related field, required.
• At least three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation Information:

The pay range provided is not indicative of SEVHS' actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, education, work experience and other individualized factors