Accountant - Doylestown Health

Accountant (Healthcare Industry) - Hybrid Contract Assignment | Greater Philadelphia Area
Our client, a large Philadelphia-based healthcare system, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity will support critical accounting operations during a period of transition and offers a hybrid work arrangement with a collaborative finance team.
This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, month-end close expertise, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Position Overview
The Accountant will support a variety of general accounting functions, including month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and analysis of accounting data across multiple financial systems.
Key Responsibilities

• Support general accounting operations and daily financial activities.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform account reconciliations, account balancing, and variance analysis.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Gather, validate, analyze, and maintain financial and accounting data.
• Research and resolve accounting issues independently.
• Support foundation-related accounting activities and entries as needed.
• Utilize general ledger and financial reporting tools, including Hyperion exposure where applicable.
• Communicate discrepancies, risks, and accounting concerns promptly to management.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Qualifications
Required

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes.
• Ability to work across multiple accounting and financial systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Healthcare or hospital accounting experience.
• Experience supporting foundation or nonprofit accounting activities.
• Hyperion or similar financial reporting system experience.
• Previous experience within a health system environment.

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Hybrid schedule with approximately 3 days onsite and 2 days remote each week.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Standard business hours with flexibility to start between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• No weekend or holiday requirements.
• Collaborative team environment with regular onsite interaction.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to gain experience with a leading healthcare organization.
• Competitive compensation.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Exposure to complex healthcare accounting operations and financial systems.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour
Search managed by: Elena Platt
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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