Accounting & Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accountant at Ascension, you will be responsible for preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and carrying out other accounting duties as assigned. Your role will contribute to delivering accurate financial records, supporting financial transparency, improving budget accuracy, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies, and strengthening internal controls. Your tasks will include preparing journal entries, completing general ledger operations, monthly closings, balance sheet account reconciliation, analysis of accounts, assisting with year-end closings, verifying invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders, resolving bank issues, account/bank reconciliations, processing expense reports, and assisting with the audit process. Qualifications required for this role include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Alternatively, 3+ years of experience in accounting can be substituted for the degree. You should have at least one year of accounting-related experience, strong computer skills (MS Office and accounting software), analytical and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, time management skills, and understanding of basic accounting principles and internal controls.,