Accountant (Remote)

Overview

At Augusta Health your work matters and so do you. Whether youre delivering direct patient care supporting operations or innovating behind the scenes every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized independent health system located in Virginias scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration integrity and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. Thats why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being career development and work-life balance. Whether youre launching your career or bringing in years of experience we provide the tools resources and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential personally professionally and financially.

Explore our Benefits current Hiring Incentives and our Taking Care of Us initiative which embraces Belonging Respect Inclusion Diversity Growth and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders shared governance and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking 24/7-armed security for your safety a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria gift shop pharmacy and local entertainment venues (i.e. movie tickets)

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

Job Summary

As an Accountant the incumbent is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compliant financial documents for monthly and annual reporting.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Healths mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists in maintaining G/L Account Structure according to established departmental procedures.
• Reviews/prepares monthly General Journal Entries and maintains related documentation according to established departmental procedures.
• Reviews financial documents for accuracy and account reconciliation.
• Analyzes financial data for monthly financial statements and provides recommendations
• Ensures financial records comply with GAAP.
• Generates financial reports
• Collaborates with internal departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support
• Prepares reconciliation and other schedules for interim and annual audit in a manner which will minimize the time and effort of this process. Schedules and reconciliation will be prepared in accordance with audit firm and/or departmental guidelines.
• Accountant responsible for Fixed Assets analyzes and enters all capital additions disposals and retirements into system. Prepares asset reconciliation and reports. Works with the Corporate Controller on the Capital Access Team. Trains end users on Axiom Capital Tracking software and reporting. Works closely with the project managers tracking expenses.
• Accountant responsible for reconciling cash prepares daily cash tracking/projection report. Responsible for all cash-related entries to the ledger and reconciliations.
• Works closely with the Director of Treasury on all cash processes and issues. Performs annual internal audits at deposit locations.
• Assists with other Finance functions as necessary in order to maintain an even distribution of tasks and enhance the Finance Team Approach. These functions shall be performed in accordance with established departmental procedures and guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Finance or Accounting or High School Diploma or equivalent PLUS five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
• Licensure/Certification: N/A
• Experience: None (with met education requirements)
• Drivers License: N/A
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Finance or Accounting
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: None
• Prior experience in a hospital healthcare system or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Healths systems workflows or organizational culture is a plus

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Requires advanced knowledge of a specialized or technical field or a thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of a professional field.
• The knowledge required to perform this job once learned has frequent changes but the changes are relatively minor.
• Develops ideas that result in improvement to existing programs services or processes.
• Maintains professional accounting skills and knowledge by related training courses or journal information. Especially accounting as it relates to the health care field.

About Augusta Health

Augusta Health is an independent nonprofit mission-driven health system located in Fishersville Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services including Augusta Medical Centera 255-bed facilityand Augusta Medical Group which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence innovation and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history values and community impact on our About Us Page.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augusta Health recruits hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age color disability gender identity or expression marital status national or ethnic origin political affiliation race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation veteran or military discharge status and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.