Staff Accountant

Description

 At Nevada Heart and Vascular Center (NHVC) the Staff Accountant, under the direction of the VP Accounting, is an integral part of the company’s accounting and finance department. In this role, the Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. 

- Must be located in Las Vegas

- Hybrid work environment: 2 days in office, 3 days remote per week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, business, or related field

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software

· Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations

· 1+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant

· Preferred qualifications, but not required:

          o CPA / Certified Public Accountant

          o NetSuite experience

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Has an excellent capacity to prioritize effectively and stay poised in  a fast-paced growth environment.
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to build cross functional relationships with all levels within the organization.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and  addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account  information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Able to perform full cycle Accounts Payable as a back up to the Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employee is required to have visual and auditory acuity necessary for  communications with other employees and/or customers to meet business  needs. 
• Employee must be able to see written documentation and be able to speak and hear for communication with employees/customers. 
• Ability to use a wide array of office equipment including, but not limited to a PC, copier, fax, multi-line telephone, etc. 
• Employee is exposed to general indoor working conditions and may on occasion require light lifting or no greater than 20 pounds and some offsite travel.