Accountant

Description

Since our founding in 1980, Rockford Gastroenterology Associates has grown to become one of the premier gastroenterology specialty groups in the nation. Our physicians are on the faculty of the U of I College of Medicine – Rockford and active leadership staff members at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital. We are also active in the surrounding communities and participate in professional organizations on a national level.

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates has 12 physicians, 10 APN’s, and 150 employees and consistently implements and utilizes the latest technology available in treating patients with digestive diseases. We operate under the guiding principles of compassion, respect, trust and integrity while striving to enhance workplace satisfaction in an independent practice.

THE POSITION 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant with a strong background in general accounting and payroll to join the finance team. This person will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial statements, general accounting and payroll. This position will be reporting directly to the Director of Finance 

Pay Range: This position starts between $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate upon experience.

Key Responsibilities: 

General Accounting Support:

• Support budgeting process and software implementation 
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures. 
• Maintain accounting storage and retrieval system. 
• Responsible for monthly sales tax, yearly unclaimed property, and other state reporting requirements.
• Reconciliation and review of business credit card purchases.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports. 
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts, assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information. 
• Oversight and maintenance of basic cost accounting.
• Monitor A/P accounts to ensure payments are up to date and resolve any discrepancies. 
• Assist with bi-weekly and monthly payroll. 

Compliance and Process Improvement:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function. 
• Stay updated on industry best practices and changes in payroll and accounts payable regulations. 

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and address payment issues. 
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal staff to ensure smooth accounts payable operations. 

Requirements

KEYS TO THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in general accounting and accounts payable. 
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 
• Experience with Sage a plus. 
• Experience with Paylocity a plus.