Accountant

Overview Are you looking for a rewarding career as an accountant? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Enjoy many perks and benefits A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. Paid time off. Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.

Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more.

• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
  
  And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements What's in it for you Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Don't just take it from us "After working for Amedisys for almost 5 years I feel that from the CEO on down, there is a culture of sincerely wanting to be a great employer - and it shows. The pay is above average, the benefits are great, and the paid time off is generous."- Amedisys employee Why Amedisys Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Reviews prepared financial statements for accuracy and provides analysis and interpretation of the financial data.

Cross trains with other department members, under the direction of the accounting supervisor and/or manager.

Prepares or reviews audit schedules and bank reconciliation reports, as necessary. Prepares various month-end accruals.

Initiates or responds to calls and other inquiries regarding accounting or financial matters.

Assists with budget planning and preparation. Initiates requests and collects data and reports for month-end close.

Book monthly cash journal entries, clear checks, and reconcile bank book with ~30 accounts.

Reconciling and investigating any outages. Maintain the prepaid schedule and book the monthly amortization entries for the balances, as appropriate.

Reviewing AP payments to vendors to determine if any new spend should be reclassed as a prepaid.

Accruing missing vendors, as necessary. At the end of close, performing Expense Analysis for the assigned grouping of accounts and investigating any outages that meet our thresholds at a divisional level.

Once variances have been corrected or explained, this is used in the G&A presentation as part of our monthly financial statement meeting to the CAO.

Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and research/book entries, as necessary. Take part in the annual budgeting process.

This role will work closely with our Risk Management Department to budget insurance costs for the entire company, as well as a few other field accounts.

It will also budget assigned corporate departments. All of our Accounting positions require strong organizational skills, attention to detail and competency in Microsoft Excel. Qualifications Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Strong computer and software skills and proficient with spreadsheet applications.

Preferred One year accounting experience. Experience with Peoplesoft application.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Strong computer and software skills and proficient with spreadsheet applications.

Preferred One year accounting experience. Experience with Peoplesoft application.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Responsibilities: Reviews prepared financial statements for accuracy and provides analysis and interpretation of the financial data.

Cross trains with other department members, under the direction of the accounting supervisor and/or manager.

Prepares or reviews audit schedules and bank reconciliation reports, as necessary. Prepares various month-end accruals.

Initiates or responds to calls and other inquiries regarding accounting or financial matters.

Assists with budget planning and preparation. Initiates requests and collects data and reports for month-end close.

Book monthly cash journal entries, clear checks, and reconcile bank book with ~30 accounts.

Reconciling and investigating any outages. Maintain the prepaid schedule and book the monthly amortization entries for the balances, as appropriate.

Reviewing AP payments to vendors to determine if any new spend should be reclassed as a prepaid.

Accruing missing vendors, as necessary. At the end of close, performing Expense Analysis for the assigned grouping of accounts and investigating any outages that meet our thresholds at a divisional level.

Once variances have been corrected or explained, this is used in the G&A presentation as part of our monthly financial statement meeting to the CAO.

Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and research/book entries, as necessary. Take part in the annual budgeting process.

This role will work closely with our Risk Management Department to budget insurance costs for the entire company, as well as a few other field accounts.

It will also budget assigned corporate departments. All of our Accounting positions require strong organizational skills, attention to detail and competency in Microsoft Excel.