Accountant II (Healthcare)

Healthcare Accountant | Columbia, MDWhy this company?Aston Carter is hiring for a great, hybrid accounting role with an excellent healthcare organization!Details:Location: Columbia, MDHybrid Work Schedule (4 days in the office first then eventually 3 days in the office)Monday-Friday8am-5pm6-month contract to hireNecessary Skills2-5 years of fiscal management experience.Prior health care experience preferred.Experience with fiscal management.A day in the roleMaintains general ledger, including preparing financial schedules, writing journal entries, etc.Maintains cash schedules, inspects account status, and transfers cash as necessary to cover disbursements.Processes monthly close of all practices and management companies in an accurate and timely manner.Ensures accruals are appropriately made each month.Reviews G/L coding on invoices before checks are released to ensure accurate coding.Works with Controller and management to obtain all necessary information and explanations.Ensures compliance with Management Services Agreements for all practices.Ensures accurate accounting for new practices including opening balance sheet, subsequent adjustments to B/S and MSA, etc.Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported by valid detail.Reviews monthly reporting package for all practices for accuracy, reasonableness, and completeness.Ensures timely submission of reporting packages to Controller for review.Responds to Controller inquiries in a timely manner.Meets Corporate reporting deadlines.Provides various practice specific reporting as requested by Controller.Ensures accuracy and completeness of fixed assets records including depreciation.Implements new fixed asset system.Determines and records discounts/reserves for practices as necessary.Assists in the annual budgeting process for all practices.Maintains working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned responsibilities.Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, finances and cost effective health care delivery issues.About Aston Carter:Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.