Staff Accountant
Effingham Hospital • Springfield, GA • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Sep 25, 2026
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Committed to providing exceptional care and services in an environment that supports professional growth, diversity, and inclusion.
Every team member's experience and work-life balance are a priority in our organization.
EHS culture encourages and supports individuals in pursuing their career goals and wellbeing by providing work-life balance, flexible scheduling, career development, and all the benefits and perks you need for you and your family.
Benefits:
· Retirement plan 403 (b) and 457
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Prescription Drug Plan
· Hospital Discount
· Flexible spending account
· Paid time off
· Extended Days off (Sick time)
· Employee assistance program
· Strive365 Wellness Program
· Basic Life insurance (Employer Paid)
· Voluntary Life insurance/Accident/Critical Illness
· Disability (LTD and STD)
· Tuition reimbursement
· Legal and ID Shield
· Discounted Gym membership
· Cafeteria Payroll Deduction
· Employee Perks Program
· Student Loan Relief and Assistance
· Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
· Bereavement Leave
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager in collaboration with the Controller, the Staff Accountant performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit, and loss statements, cash flow statements and capital expenditure schedules. Prepares records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions, and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with TJC, federal and state guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from the budget. Communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
- Responsible for developing information needed for specific projects and reports as needed by the Accounting Manager.
- Assists the Finance Leadership and Director of Decision Support with budget preparations and monitoring of monthly departmental operational budgets.
- Prepares month-end closing journal entries for each period and posts in the general ledger.
- Reconcile various receivables, prepaid expenses, amortization, liabilities, and various P & L accounts and explain variances.
- Reconciles all bank statements and general ledger bank accounts.
- Posts the Nursing Home monthly receipts and revenue to the general ledger.
- Completes monthly post-closing reports for review by Accounting Manager and Controller.
- Maintains the capital asset ledger and runs monthly depreciation schedules.
- Prepares the Accounts Receivable and Capital reports and forwards them to the Accounting Manager.
- Prepares the contract billing receivable report.
- Prepares invoices as assigned.
- Distributes monthly cost center schedules.
- Assists external auditors in year-end audits and prepares various account analyses.
- Maintains equipment and workspace in a neat and organized manner.
- Reports hazardous conditions/equipment problems to Controller and/or maintenance promptly, and records in maintenance log.
- Investigates, gather information and answer routine queries arising from Administration and Directors.
- Creates standard and ad hoc reports for Administration and other departments as requested.
- Develops and maintains advanced Excel spreadsheets.
- Apply basic accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of Associate's Degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred, and three years directly related experience and/or training, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Formal Training: knowledge of finance or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with Strong numeracy and analytical skills, good problem-solving and time management skills, highly organized and detail-oriented, and Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: None
Work Experience: Three (3) years recent full-time paid experience performing increasingly responsible accounting/finance work, healthcare industry preferred.
Computer skills: Candidates must possess advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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