Staff Accountant at Mass General Brigham in Somerville, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Position Overview:



Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant performs select accounting duties in connection with the month-end G/L close process, including preparing journal entry transactions and generating and/or reviewing various financial statements, management reports, and other supporting schedules. The incumbent conducts analysis of select G/L accounts and prepares relevant G/L account reconciliations.



Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions, and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration


• Prepares a variety of recurring financial transactions, reports, and analyses related to operating financial statements, intercompany activity, and other sub-ledger activity and schedules.


• Performs analyses of select G/L accounts for companies and cost centers, as assigned.


• Reviews journal entry activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, interpreting trends or deviations and making recommendations for corrective action.


• Assist with generation of monthly financial statements to include ad hoc financial analytics or explanatory schedules.


• Conducts analysis of select budget-to-actual variances, providing management with explanations for current and prior year changes.


• Prepares monthly journal entries for assigned G/L accounts, ensuring all activity is recorded, adjustments are calculated, and corrections are made. Ensures all assigned G/L accounts are reconciled.


• Ensures GAAP accounting standards and MGB accounting policies are strictly followed.


• Performs balance sheet G/L account reconciliations using reconciliation software on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in preparation for the annual external audit.


• Assist the preparation of the monthly financial statement close package deliverable.


• Participates in monthly pre-close meetings/working sessions.


• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.
  
  


• At least 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred.
  
  


• Experience in healthcare accounting or finance preferred.
  
  


• Knowledge of Workday GL/ERP systems is a plus.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Excellent computer skills, including WORD processing skills and intermediate-level (or better) EXCEL skills.
  
  


• Knowledge of common accounting principles, practices, and standards (e.g. GAAP)
  
  


• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal tact for frequent interactions with all levels of hospital and accounting/finance personnel.
  
  


• Excellent organizational skills and ability/flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
  
  


• Must be customer-service focused and a motivated self-starter.
  
  


• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and also autonomously in a deadline-driven environment.
  
  


• Ability to positively internalize constructive feedback for professional development.
  
  


• Ability to evaluate, propose, and implement process and/or account reconciliation improvements.
  
  


• Strong drive to learn and grow as a professional

Fiscal Responsibility:

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively using Mass General Brigham resources.



Working Conditions:

This position is currently remote. Occasional travel to office may be required subject to business/team needs.



Diversity Statement

As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.



EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under the law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Apply Now