Job Title:  Staff Accountant 

Department/Location:  Finance/Hybrid within USA   

Reports to: Controller 

FLSA Status:  Exempt           

Direct Reports: N/A 

Company Overview

At Consensus Health, we believe better healthcare begins with a community of strong, independent providers delivering high quality, compassionate patient care with improved outcomes. As New Jersey’s fasting growing independent medical group, Consensus Health offers full clinical and operational integration with our value-based care programs, enabling providers to transform the healthcare delivery experience. In addition, Consensus Health owns and manages New Jersey’s oldest Independent Physician Association (“IPA”) with over 1,000 providers throughout the state. At Consensus Health we believe in fostering an environment of collaboration, participation, and respect. A cornerstone of that belief is a commitment to attracting talented and dedicated team members who work together for the common purpose of providing clinical excellence.

Consensus is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people who are passionate about helping physicians and their staff deliver better care to patients and whose values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions forward to strengthen the relationship between providers and patients and ensure that our staff are well served. 

Position Summary 

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial statements. In this role you must have a keen attention to detail and maintain account balances, financial statements, general ledger, and all reports. This role will act as a de facto controller for a collection of physician practices, and will have advancement opportunities to become an accounting manager in the near future.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to: 

Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information for multi-entity businessMaintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepanciesPrepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting departmentConduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenanceCoordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance teamParticipate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changesOther various Ad Hoc analysis and responsibilities as they arisePerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience

Minimum 2 years' progressive experience in finance, accounting, or similar positions Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldsExperience as user of enterprise-level ERP and accounting software (e.g. SAP, Oracle Financials, Lawson, MS Great Plains, Sage MIP) Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work independently at times Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Advanced quantitative and analytical skills (Excel, MS Office suite, etc.)Strong communication and collaboration skills Experience in the healthcare industry, preferred but not required

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills (good judgment, diplomacy, and patience)A positive, team-oriented attitude is a mustMust fit our culture of positive thinking, while seeking the best way to build out new ways accomplishing goals and objectivesAbility to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgroundsAccuracy and attention to detailsMust be highly self-motivated, decisive, and accountable for work output and deliverablesStrong analytical and business acumen skills 

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Examples of Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to Walk, bend, sit, talk, lift, or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally 

lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment 

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and leads New Jersey in provider and patient satisfaction.  Consensus Health values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged. 

Consensus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience.  All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.  

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Consensus Health is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as appropriate.