Finance/Accounting/Accounting Analyst

Summary:

• Location: Denbigh Professional Park, 606 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
• Work Mode: 100% Onsite
• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Day Shift
• Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Complete complex accounting analyses requiring independent application of accounting theory.
• Prepare and analyze estimated contractual adjustments, charity, and bad debt reserves.
• Prepare and file Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports and settlements.
• Prepare and maintain annual budgets.
• Prepare Federal, State, and Local tax returns.
• Complete COPN regulatory reporting and cost analyses.
• Interpret and communicate federal and state regulations.
• Assess accounting functions and recommend process improvements.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, taxing authorities, consultants, auditors, and company leadership.
• Maintain financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Support cost analysis and budget planning initiatives.
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Evaluate accounting processes and implement operational improvements where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Education – Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business with an Accounting concentration (approximately 21 accounting credit hours)
• Experience – Required:
  • Minimum 1 year of accounting experience involving:
  • Financial analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Financial statements
  • Account reconciliations
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial reporting
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (required): Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Advanced formulas, Financial reporting and analysis
  • Financial analysis and reporting tools
  • ERP and accounting systems experience preferred
• Other Requirements:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to interpret and communicate federal and state regulations
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
  • Experience working in highly computerized financial environments
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate with leadership, auditors, consultants, and regulatory agencies

Preferred Skills:

• Education – Preferred: Master's Degree in a related field
• Experience – Preferred:
  • Healthcare Accounting experience
  • Healthcare Finance experience
  • Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement or cost reporting exposure
• Certifications – Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)