Staff Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Eagleville Hospital - Eagleville, PA 19403Eagleville Hospital, an independent substance use and behavioral health treatment and educational organization serving the community for more than a century, provides innovative compassionate care to those seeking treatment for stigmatized illnesses including substance use and mental health.  This position reports to the Director of Finance.      Position Summary:   Responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring  compliance with accounting standards.   Responsibilities:   Financial Recordkeeping: Staff accounts maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, and account reconciliations. Track all financial transactions to ensure the ledger is  current and accurately, applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the work. Journal Entries: Prepare and post monthly journal entries with accuracy and proper supporting documentation.   Cash Reconciliation: Perform timely and accurate reconciliations of all bank accounts, investigating and resolving any outstanding items or variances. Account Reconciliations: Own the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts to ensure the integrity of financial data. Month-End Close: Actively participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met. Fixed Assets: Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including recording new acquisitions and tracking monthly depreciation. Prepaid Expenses: Manage the prepaid expense schedules and ensure appropriate monthly amortization. General Ledger Maintenance: Monitor GL activity to ensure accurate coding and provide documentation for internal or external audits. Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial statements. Budget: Assist with the creation of the annual budget, and preparation of monthly actual to budget variance analytics. Special projects: completion of special projects in the fiscal services area as they arise. QualificationsEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting (Accounting preferred). QUALIFICATIONS:   2-5 years of progressive experience in general accounting   TECHNICAL SKILLS:   Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPS) and proficiency with accounting systems/ERPs.  Experience with Sage 100 is a plus.   STAFF DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:   Responsible for completing training in Emergency Preparedness (annually) and Right-to-Know (annually) training.  Responsible for attending all mandated training.   Core Competencies   Person-Centered Approach – Treat all individuals with dignity, empathy, and respect, recognizing that every role contributes to the patient and staff experience. Excellence & Accountability – Perform all duties with professionalism, following hospital policies to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. Teamwork & Communication – Collaborate with colleagues across departments, maintaining a positive and solution-oriented attitude. Commitment to Our Mission – Uphold the hospital’s values and contribute to a culture of trust, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Safety - Use a proactive approach to fostering a safety-oriented culture within the organization using a combination of formal training and hands-on experience   Physical Requirements: Occasional light lifting of less than 20 pounds.  Works in normal ventilated office setting.     Work Environment    Works in well-ventilated office.             Disclaimer   This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, additional responsibilities required for the performance of this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.  Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time