Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Financial Services

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Hybrid/Onsite in Cranford, NJ and Oceanport, NJ as needed

About RWJBH/Rutgers:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey s largest private employer with more than 33,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety.

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, prepares a variety of financial analysis and reports, for internal and external purposes, as requested monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates monthly close journal entries and completes ad hoc requests as assigned in a timely manner.
• Prepares complete balance sheet and income statement account analyses, with detailed explanations included, in a timely manner.
• Provides sufficient and appropriate supporting documentation for all journal entries.
• Identifies, researches, and provides recommendations for resolution to any accounting issues, consistent with a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with GAAP.
• Completes assigned areas of annual budget in an accurate, timely, and complete manner.
• Provides a sound system of internal assurances and controls for the department.
• Assists with internal and external audits.
• Assists in accounts payable functions as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Accounting.
• One or more years of professional experience in related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure preferred, but is not required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Team player with excellent oral / written communication skills.
• Possess logical problem-solving capability and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to function under minimal direction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of files and reports.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of employees for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision plans
401 (k)
Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off
Short & Long Term Disability
Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey and the state s second largest private employer with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital).