Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance team and reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting. This position supports the Brattleboro Retreat’s day-to-day accounting activities, monthly close process, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial data, and interested in developing a strong foundation in accounting within a complex healthcare environment. This position provides exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and offers an opportunity to grow in responsibility and technical knowledge. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Posts general journal entries (accruals, pre-paid, etc.).
• Completes internal/external reports, and external surveys on a timely basis (grant reporting, responsibility reports, etc.).
• Balances fixed assets to the general ledger.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Performs miscellaneous billing and collections.
• Works with external auditors and provides proper documentation and support for financial information to promote efficient audit.
• Provides secondary support in absence of other staff accountant and/or accounts payable positions.
• Responsible for reporting to hospital finance leadership any deficiencies, suspicions of fraud, and suggestions for improvement in the accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
• Abides by all hospital policies regarding the use and communication of confidential information.
• Demonstrates effective management of time and good attendance.
• Exhibits a positive, team-oriented, respectful attitude and willingness to collaborate and cooperate with others.
• Responds to requests for information/projects by managers in timely manner.
• Maintains daily cash balances, cash projections.
• Completes financial reporting for government grants.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

May be required to perform duties of lesser, equal or greater responsibility. Other duties as assigned as discussed with manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field required. An equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years of accounting experience, including supporting the preparation of financial statements and related schedules.
• Demonstrated knowledge of account reconciliations, audit support, cash management, and financial analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with general-ledger and financial-reporting systems. Experience with Meditech or a comparable healthcare financial system is preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.