+ Basic Function: The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: • Issue timely and complete financial statements according to our financial statement issuance schedule • Maintain the general ledger and perform related transactions including but not limited to: + Prepare and post journal entries + Reconcile inter-company transactions and reimbursements + Review accounts payable coding and ensure payments are charged to appropriate accounts + Reconcile cash disbursements, payroll, resident and vendor accounts and other financial accounts as needed + Post payroll in a timely and accurate manner + Ensure periodic bank reconciliations are completed timely and accurately • Maintain fixed asset and depreciation listings and work with facilities to ensure proper descriptions and disposals • Complete replacement reserve draw requests annually or as needed • Work with other departments to ensure proper posting of data as it intersects with accounting including payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable • Perform analytical review of monthly financial reporting • Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management • Research and resolve account discrepancies • Work with facilities to obtain annual inventory of various supplies • Maintain proper documentation • Proactively manage departmental deadlines • Participate in monthly peer review work to ensure completeness and accuracy of reporting • Provide additional reporting as requested by Director of Accounting or Senior Management • Assist external auditors by gathering necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit • Other duties as assigned Other Responsibilities: • Protect company data by practicing discretion and keeping information confidential • Create a sense of team spirit and promote a positive work environment. • Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements • Other duties as assigned Skills & Abilities: • High level of organization • Ability to adjust to changing levels of workload • Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events. • Ability to analyze information and problem solve based on presented data • Thoroughness and attention to detail • PC and MS Office proficiency, including typing, data entry skills and adaptability to changing technology • Maintain professional appearance • Good listening and communication skills • Works well under pressure when needed to meet deadlines Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience required. Working Conditions: Eligible for remote work. In office as required by supervisor and to attend to staff meetings or needs. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must live in the state of Maine. As an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from: • Flexible Shifts • Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness • Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability • Employer paid life insurance • Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent • Paid Time Off available to all employees • 401(k) Retirement savings program with 401k match