Staff Accountant

Newport Healthcare is hiring a Staff Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and efficient accounting operations. The role handles month-end close activities, reconciliations, audits, cash reporting, refunds, and fixed-asset controls.

What you'll do:

• Analyze month-over-month Profit and Loss trends and make necessary accruals and reclasses
• Ensure business records, transactions, and procedures are accurate through thorough verification and analysis
• Identify and create efficiencies in the month-end close cycle to streamline processes
• Assist with internal/external audits by preparing backup documentation for PBC schedules as required
• Create forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel to enhance operational efficiency
• Download/update/post daily bank activity and distribute reports throughout the organization
• Prepare client and insurance refunds to ensure timely processing
• Prepare daily cash summary to keep track of financial health
• Prepare routine closing journal entries to maintain accurate financial records
• Maintain monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts for accuracy
• Assist in identifying and creating a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of fixed assets
• Examine accounting records, including financial statements and other reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Intermediate MS Excel experience required
• Emphasis in finance or accounting preferred
• One to two years of experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and SAP Concur preferred