Accounting Analyst

Pay Rate: $49,712 - $65,000

Summary:

• Location: Newport News, VA
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting OR Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business with an Accounting concentration (typically approximately 21 accounting credit hours)
• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience involving financial analysis, budgeting, financial statements, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas)
• 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:

• Master's Degree in a related field
• Healthcare Accounting or Finance experience
• Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement or cost reporting exposure
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Experience with financial analysis and reporting tools
• ERP and accounting systems experience