Staff Accountant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Full-time Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Bilh. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · full-time · $60,320–$81,432 base.
SalaryStated by Bilh
$60,320 – $81,432
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$60,320–$81,432
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 7d ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Help prepare monthly cash and accrual financial statements and support the month-end close
- Post recurring monthly ledger entries, with the supporting records and work papers prepared and submitted
- Check journal entries so departmental and physician profit-and-loss reports are accurate
- Maintain account codes and strings, and create vendor records under the stated procedures
- Answer department questions about transactions and financial statement accuracy
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required
- One to three years of related work experience
- Advanced ability with Microsoft applications, including Excel and other listed programs
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can organize accounting work independently and collaborate with a small team. You’ll report to the HMFP Controller, and work progress is monitored by a supervisor or manager. Flu vaccination is a condition of employment.
From the employer
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Controller of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP), the Accountant of HMFP assists with daily and monthly financial operational responsibilities.<br><br>Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:- Assists with the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements on a monthly basis, including accrual and cash for month end close.
- Uploads standard monthly entries into general ledger system, which includes the preparation and submission of supporting documentation and work papers.
- Responsible for the accuracy of journal entries, enabling the production of accurate departmental and physician level profit and loss (P/L) statements. Understands the financial impact and appreciates the importance of physician P/L accuracy.
- Assists in the maintenance of HMFP and APHMFP's chart of accounts by setting up new account codes and account strings in general ledger system.
- Responsible for setting up new accounts payable vendors according to HMFP's policies and procedures. Responds to departmental inquiries regarding financial transactions and accuracy of financial statements.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 1-3 years related work experience required.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
- Experience in accounting, finance, and/or related field.
- Prior healthcare experience preferred, with EPICOR and/or FRX experience a plus.
- Flexibility to work both independently and in collaboration with others; proven ability to streamline and improve processes.
- Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
- Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
- Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
- Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
- Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
- Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
- Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
- Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
Pay Range:
$60,320.00 USD - $81,432.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.