Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant at Lexington Medical, your primary responsibilities include preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements in compliance with GAAP, collaborating with external auditors, conducting account reconciliations, and processing payroll transactions accurately and confidentially.

Candidates applying for the Staff Accountant position at Lexington Medical should possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, ideally have CPA or CMA certification, and have 2-4 years of experience in technical accounting, preferably gained from a public accounting firm.

The Staff Accountant role is crucial at Lexington Medical as it helps maintain financial accuracy and integrity, essential for strategic decision-making and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, ultimately contributing to the company's growth and innovative solutions in the healthcare sector.

A Staff Accountant at Lexington Medical should be competent in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP systems to effectively manage financial records, perform account analyses, and produce accurate financial reports.

A Staff Accountant at Lexington Medical can expect a collaborative and innovation-driven work environment in Bedford, MA, where continuous growth is encouraged, and employees can positively impact the healthcare industry.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of the types of financial statements you've prepared, such as income statements or balance sheets, and discuss your approach to ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Discuss a systematic approach for identifying and resolving discrepancies, emphasizing your analytical skills and how you follow through to ensure accurate records. Mention any tools or methods you find effective, such as Excel functions or accounting software.

Focus on your understanding and practical application of GAAP in your previous roles. Include specific scenarios where you've ensured compliance and how you stay updated on any changes in regulations.

Give insights into your collaboration with auditors during the audit process, detailing your role in preparing documents, answering queries, and ensuring smooth communication between internal and external teams.

Discuss strategies you use to prioritize tasks effectively, such as creating checklists, setting deadlines for yourself, and using time-management techniques to keep the month-end close process efficient.

Be specific about the payroll systems you have experience with and explain how you processed payroll, handled relevant tax laws, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

Share a concrete example of a financial process you improved, detailing the problem, your proposed solution, and the positive outcome that resulted from your initiative.

Provide techniques you use to maintain high attention to detail, such as double-checking entries, using software tools for accuracy, or implementing organized record-keeping strategies.

Articulate your interest in the role by emphasizing how your values align with Lexington Medical’s mission and the opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions through your financial expertise.

Discuss essential skills such as attention to detail, analytical thinking, proficiency in accounting software, strong communication abilities, and time management, explaining how each contributes to success in the role at Lexington Medical.