Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining general ledger integrity, supporting month-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and assisting with regulatory compliance specific to home health and hospice services. Working closely with the finance team and operational leadership, the Staff Accountant ensures that all accounting activities align with industry regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies.
Essential Duties:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accurate entry of daily financial transactions and oversight of accounts payable/receivable.
· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, prepare journal entries, accruals, and other financial documentation.
· Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity daily.
· Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules to enhance business operations.
· Support compliance activities, including preparation for audits, adherence to regulatory requirements, and provide assistance with tax filings.
· Contribute to operational efficiency by recommending and assisting in the implementation of accounting process improvements.
· Leverage Excel and accounting systems to perform data analytics; create reports and dashboards that provide insights into financial trends, revenue/cost drivers, and operational performance.
· Collaborate with team members, clinical staff, and leadership on ad hoc projects and financial analysis.
· Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide finance-related support for departmental initiatives.
· Perform additional accounting and analytic duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
· Maintain confidentiality of patient and company financial data at all times.
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
· 0-2 years of accounting experience preferred
· Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis tools) is required.
· Strong analytic skills and the ability to interpret and present financial data is required; must have a strong attention to detail.
· Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.
Working Conditions:
As part of The Dover Company’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. The conditions listed below define the experience of working in the Home Office.
· This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them. This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is?occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.?The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds independently.
· This position requires the employee to be present at the corporate office daily. The role involves working at a desk for most of the workday.
· This position may need to move through areas of the corporate office or other worksites of the organization.
· This position involves juggling multiple projects simultaneously, which requires strong time management and organizational skills. There may be deadlines for hiring specific roles or initiatives.
· This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
· Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing exceptional service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Dover Health considers the health and safety of its patients, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.
Requirements: