Staff Accountant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Wills Eye Hospital is hiring a Staff Accountant in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you’ll perform general accounting activities to support the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of financial information across the health system. The role maintains accounting records, assists with financial close processes, supports budgeting and audit activities, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies. The position also provides backup support for functions within the Finance Department as needed. This is a Full-Time, 40 hours per week opportunity for someone who wants to grow their accounting career, deepen their financial expertise, and contribute to the organization's financial success.

Why Join Wills Eye

At Wills Eye Hospital, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized leader in ophthalmology and vision care. We are known for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, and employer assistance programs (EAPs)

• Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth

• A collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment

• Access to advanced technology and specialized care teams

In this role, you’ll support the Finance team, operational leaders, and organizational leadership while helping deliver high-quality service. You’ll manage financial records, reconciliations, reporting processes, and compliance-related accounting activities.

You’ll be successful if you enjoy working in a fast-paced finance environment, have strong attention to detail, and value team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and post daily financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger (GL) records.

• Prepare monthly bank, general ledger, and balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Assist with monthly and annual close activities, including journal entries, account analyses, and preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.

• Reconcile leases and related balances in accordance with applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.

• Maintain investment and debt roll forward schedules and supporting financial documentation.

• Provide support for budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, including compiling and evaluating financial data.

• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance with organizational policies, applicable healthcare financial regulations, and accounting standards.

What You Bring

You may be a strong fit for this role if you are detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable in a finance setting. You enjoy working as part of a team, communicating clearly, and supporting the Finance Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• One to two years of accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or healthcare finance required.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Prior exposure to healthcare accounting, revenue cycle operations, grant funded programs, or payer related reconciliations strongly preferred.

We know great candidates do not always meet every preferred qualification. If this role interests you and you believe you could be successful in it, we encourage you to apply. You may be a fit for other roles across our organization.

About Wills Eye Hospital

Wills Eye Hospital is a world-renowned leader in ophthalmology, ranked among the top eye hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Established in 1832, Wills Eye is one of the oldest and most respected eye care institutions in the world.

Each year, our team provides specialized care to more than 250,000 patients, ranging from routine eye conditions to complex, sight-threatening diseases. Through advanced surgical capabilities, innovative research, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we continue to shape the future of vision care.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today for our Staff Accountant opportunity in Philadelphia, PA.

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