Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | Marquis Companies

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Marquis Companies, located in Portland, OR, requiring full in-office presence Monday-Friday. Marquis Companies, alongside Consonus Healthcare, is an established healthcare organization with over 30 years of experience serving seniors and fostering a diverse, supportive work environment. This Accountant role is crucial for ensuring the financial health and regulatory compliance of assigned facilities through meticulous reporting and direct support. It offers the opportunity to make a positive impact, grow a career in the healthcare sector, and be a valued member of a respected team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Portland, OR
• Mission: To ensure accurate financial reporting and provide essential support to assigned facilities within the healthcare organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Take the lead on reviewing monthly facility Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL) reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness for financial statement preparation.
• Reconciliation & Statement Generation: Systematically perform all necessary reconciliations and generate comprehensive management reports, culminating in the production of monthly Financial Statements.
• Journal Entry & Cash Management: Generate and accurately enter monthly AR journal entries from the company’s system. This includes performing monthly cash receipts reconciliations and managing the lockbox to ensure proper cash flow recording.
• Tax & Compliance Oversight: Prepare and submit quarterly Provider Tax Payments, generate essential Cost Reports as needed, and manage the Bad Debt approval process to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Facility Support & Training: Provide hands-on overall support to assigned facilities, which includes conducting training sessions, monitoring compliance, and offering day-to-day assistance for financial operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role is suited for an Entry-Level professional who possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a closely related financial discipline.
• Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of one year of direct experience in a Staff Accounting role, demonstrating foundational accounting practices in financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Skills: Required proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel, for daily operational tasks. Additionally, the position demands strong customer service skills and the ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently as a self-directed, motivated individual.