Staff Accountant I at North Country Hospital – Newport, Vermont

Who we Are:

Nestled into the most northern part of Vermont, North Country Hospital is a community-focused 25 bed critical access hospital, where we prioritize the well-being of our neighbors. North Country Hospital is more than just a healthcare provider; we are a vital part of the community, working together to build a healthier future. Our patient’s health is our priority, and we go above and beyond to care in every way possible.

Position Statement: Prepares standard journal entries for approval by Controller. Prepares reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. Processes accounts payable and patient refunds. Prepares adjusting journal entries as necessary. Assists in annual audit and preparation of budget documents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and inputs monthly standard and general journal entries to general ledger system.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations as required. Investigates and corrects all variances.
• Processes accounts payable invoices and patient refunds. Reviews weekly with Controller outstanding invoices and coordinates with Controller the checks to be run. Prepares checks for the mail and files paid invoices.
• Researches invoice/purchase order discrepancies and works with Materials Management to get them corrected.
• Receives and answers inquiries from customers regarding invoices. Creates adjusting journal entries to correct any discrepancies or incorrect expensing.
• Does any other miscellaneous work assigned by Controller.
• The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 2-3 Years experience, preferably in healthcare setting.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.