Accountant

Salary: Negotiable, dependent upon experience.

The purpose of this position is to maintain systems to operate the business office in an effective, efficient manner; to maintain financial systems in compliance with federal, state and local requirements; assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in preparing monthly financial statements, report preparation, and business office operations.

2-3 years' experience in professional accounting strongly preferred

Experience in healthcare field with medical billing strongly preferred.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Supervise balancing of daily receipts
2. Reconcile bank statements
3. Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports
4. Maintain accurate files of all business office records so that they can be promptly retrieved

Education

1. High school diploma
2. Preference given to a degree in Accounting and/or Finance. Experience can be considered in lieu of education.
3. Ability to learn, understand, operate, and troubleshoot accounting software systems.

Experience

1. Strong background in accounting procedures, including monthly bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and financial statement preparation required.
2. Experience preparing financial reports
3. Experience with information technology, including Microsoft Office Products.
4. Knowledge and skill working with Medicare/Medicaid highly desired
5. Must possess organizational skills, and the ability to work quickly and accurately. 

Other

1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. Cannot have been convicted of any crimes related to any services to be provided under this job description, including, but not limited to, moral turpitude, assault or violence.
3. Possess personal qualities that enable the employee to maintain good interpersonal relationships with employees and residents within the facility.
4. Must have excellent oral and written skills.
5. Must be able to speak and understand the English language or a language understood by a substantial portion of the facility’s residents.
6. Maintain the flexibility to work at either campus at administration request
7. Physical ability to perform job-related duties, which may require lifting up to 50lbs, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling.
8. Possess personal qualities making it possible to maintain good interpersonal relationships. 
9. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Must be able to work at any Northfield Retirement Communities Long Term Care or Assisted Living facility as assigned.