Accountant

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, affiliated with McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in cancer care, is seeking an experienced Full Time Senior Accountant to work at our Administrative office in Fairfax, Virginia. GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).

SCOPE: Under general supervision, performs accounts receivable and general ledger accounting functions for VCS Research division. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the research accounts receivable function to include generating sponsor invoices and pursuing collections from study sponsors.
• Works with research finance department to maintain the finance module of the clinical trial management system (CTMS).
• Responsible for all general ledger accounting functions related to practice research to include monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and summary financial reporting.
• Provides various practice specific reporting as requested by Controllers.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, finances, and cost-effective health care delivery issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field (finance, business). Minimum two to five years of general ledger / billing & collections experience. Prior accounts receivable experience a must. Progressive work experience in different accounting functional areas - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget, and Fixed Assets. Ability to work independently and proven organizational and time management skills to ensure all department deadlines are being met in a fast-paced work environment. Above average Excel skills. CPA highly desirable. Healthcare industry experience a plus but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves interaction with staff, patients and the public.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.