Staff Accountant

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15-33 Tufts Street (Show on map)
Jul 29, 2025
Summary Provides financial information to management by compiling and analyzing accounting data; preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other special reports; reconciling discrepancies; auditing documents. Prepares monthly journal entries and monthly account reconciliations. Provides assistance to internal/external auditors and accountants. Essential Functions Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other special reports. Prepares and maintains detailed documentation for external auditors and internal use, as well as participates in audits with internal/external parties. Performs general ledger duties. Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Prepares regular and ad hoc reports, performs analysis of data and provides summary information regarding relevant accounting data. Manage all accounting transactions, prepare budget forecasts, process periodic closings, assisting preparing data for financial statements. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No Education Bachelor's Degree required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Experience accounting or finance experience 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP's and pivot tables. Excellent organizational and analytical skills are required to effectively engage in systemic problem solving and innovative thinking in a timely, accurate, detail-oriented manner. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal tact for interacting with all levels of hospital & finance personnel Must be customer service focused. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.