Johns Hopkins Healthcare

Staff Accountant

Johns Hopkins Healthcare • $85K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2-5 years of corporate accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger fundamentals
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute recurring and judgmental journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, resolving variances
  • Perform balance sheet and expense analyses for internal reporting
  • Meet all close deadlines with high accuracy and documentation standards
  • Support Corporate internal reporting needs including variance analysis
  • Adhere to internal control policies and ensure compliance with SOX requirements
  • Assist with audit inquiries, ensuring audit-ready documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a corporate environment
  • Involvement in internal control enhancements and process standardization
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration for accounting operations
  • Potential for bonus and stock options as additional compensation
  • A supportive environment for continuous learning and curiosity-driven improvement
Full Job Description
MUST BE A US CITIZEN! - Hard Stop Staff Accountant (URGENT NEED) FULL TIME- Please read the full job description and apply if you're a match. Job Summary The Staff Accountant will be a key contributor to the Corporate Accounting team, responsible for executing the monthly and quarterly close. This highly visible role supports general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements. The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a public company environment, collaborates effectively across teams, and takes ownership of delivering accurate, timely financial information. Key Responsibilities • Execute recurring and judgmental journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP. • Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, identifying and resolving variances. • Perform balance sheet and expense analyses to support internal financial reporting. • Meet all close deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and strong documentation standards. • Support Corporate internal reporting needs, including variance analysis and metrics. • Adhere to and help maintain internal control policies, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements. • Assist in updating accounting policies and desktop procedures. • Prepare schedules, respond to audit inquiries, and ensure audit-ready documentation. • Contribute to process standardization and internal control enhancements across the organization. • Assist with cross-functional requests related to accounting operations. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting. • 2-5 years of corporate accounting experience. • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger fundamentals. • Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational capability. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with monthly close, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. • Familiarity with Tier 1 ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP). • Ability to analyze large data sets and propose process improvements. • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Compensation $85,000-$90,000 per year Plus 10% annual bonus and RSUs Additional Information The Controller is looking for someone who is curious, motivated, resilient, willing to learn, and comfortable asking questions. The ideal candidate takes initiative, seeks to understand the "why" behind the numbers, and is committed to continuous improvement.

About Johns Hopkins Healthcare

Johns Hopkins Healthcare is a healthcare provider that is part of the Johns Hopkins Health System. The company provides a range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services. Johns Hopkins Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves. The company is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, which includes the use of technology and data to improve patient outcomes.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Healthcare
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$2 billion

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