Job Title: Accountant Job Description We are currently hiring an accountant in the healthcare space in Central Maryland. The ideal candidate will maintain general ledger, prepare financial schedules, write journal entries, and manage cash schedules. This role requires processing monthly close of all practices and management companies accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with Management Services Agreements, and maintaining confidentiality of all patient, medical staff, finance, and cost-effective healthcare delivery information. Responsibilities + Maintain general ledger including preparing financial schedules and writing journal entries. + Inspect account status and transfer cash as necessary to cover disbursements. + Process monthly close of all practices and management companies accurately and timely. + Ensure accruals are appropriately made each month. + Review G/L coding on invoices before checks are released to ensure accurate coding. + Work with management to obtain all necessary information and explanations. + Ensure compliance with Management Services Agreements for all practices. + Accurately account for new practices including opening balance sheet and subsequent adjustments. + Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly and support by valid detail. + Review monthly reporting package for all practices for accuracy, reasonableness, and completeness. + Ensure timely submission of reporting packages for review. + Respond to inquiries in a timely manner and meet corporate reporting deadlines. + Provide various practice-specific reporting as requested. + Ensure accuracy and completeness of fixed assets records including depreciation. + Implement new fixed asset system and determine and record discounts/reserves for practices as necessary. + Assist in the annual budgeting process for all practices. + Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned responsibilities. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Accounting required + Two to five years of fiscal management experience + Prior healthcare experience preferred + Local talent preferred Work Environment The role requires working four days in the office at first, then shifting to three days. The work environment emphasizes confidentiality and the use of various accounting technologies and systems. The team is rebuilding under an experienced controller Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.50 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Beltsville,MD. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.