Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, prepares a variety of financial analyses and reports, for internal and external purposes, as requested monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Essential Functions:

• Creates monthly close journal entries and completes ad hoc requests as assigned in a timely manner.
• Prepares complete balance sheet and income statement account analyses, with detailed explanations included, in a timely manner.
• Provides sufficient and appropriate supporting documentation for all journal entries.
• Identifies, researches, and provides recommendations for resolution to any accounting issues, consistent with a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with GAAP.
• Completes assigned areas of annual budget in an accurate, timely, and complete manner.
• Provides a sound system of internal assurances and controls for the department.
• Assists with internal and external audits.
• Assists in accounts payable functions as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Accounting.
• One or more years of professional experience in related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure preferred, but is not required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Team player with excellent oral / written communication skills.
• Possess logical problem-solving capability and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to function under minimal direction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of files and reports.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.