Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: System Business Office

Department Name: Financial Services

Req #: 0000210050

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $56,797.00 - $80,225.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Staff Accountant, Corporate Finance

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:

• Create monthly close journal entries including expense accruals for foundations
• Provide sufficient and appropriate supporting documentation for all journal entries
• Prepare complete balance sheet and income statement account analyses with detailed explanations
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis resolving unreconciled amounts in a timely manner
• Reconcile Financial Edge subledger to PeopleSoft general ledger on a monthly basis
• Review gift agreements for conditions and restrictions and record as appropriate

• Independently identify, research, and provide recommendations for resolution to any accounting issues, consistent with a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with GAAP
• Reconcile expense management system to the general ledger and credit card statement
• Interpret, communicate, and implement written policies and procedures to meet the needs of a diverse client population
• Work independently, with broadly defined work objectives, and limited supervision and review of overall results
• Prepare assigned areas of annual budget in an accurate, timely, and complete manner
• Provide a sound system of internal assurances and controls for the department
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Complete special projects as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor s in Accounting
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in professional accounting, preferably in a foundation or non-profit setting
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare, analyze, and maintain various financial reports
• Strong understanding of the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Team player with excellent oral/written communication skills are essential
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Peoplesoft experience preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and to function under minimal direction
• Strong time management skills
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity with strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of business professionals at all levels of the organization including management, foundation development team, and support staff
• Will have collaborative and helpful approach and demonstrate strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to interpret and convey critical financial information to non-finance foundation staff
• Attention to detail
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of files and reports

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
....and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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