Description

The Senior Accountant will plan, organize, and perform professional level accounting and budget duties;

apply generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and procedures in the work performed;

work independently with minimal supervision. Learn and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies

and apply them to specific cases with good judgement. Perform complex analytical studies accurately,

timely and draw sound conclusions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; act as a lead

worker to other staff in the area. Maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to,

and respect for, a diverse population

Requirements

The Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master’s degree preferred

• CPA preferred.

• Experience: 7-10+ years progressively responsible accounting experience.

• Experience in FQHC and not-for-profit healthcare preferred.

Your Essential Duties:

• Performs month-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and other

General Ledger tasks

• Reconciles balance sheet accounts; identifies and resolves discrepancies.

• Performs data entry and account clearing responsibilities.

• Process bi-weekly Payroll with a focus on accuracy in timesheet, leave calculations and salary

adjustments

• Works cross-departmentally to research questions about financial information and posts

correcting entries in accordance with GAAP and internal account definitions.

• Performs accounting research and prepares documentation on new accounting topics.

• Prepares supporting documentation for tax filings, audits, reconciliations, and journal

entries.

• Analyzes financial information to provide insight to management and to ensure material

accuracy.

• Generates custom and ad hoc reports as requested by management.

• Identifies issues and brings inconsistencies to the attention of management. Takes

ownership and drives development and implementation of solutions.

• Actively seeks guidance on prioritization from senior accountants and managers to ensure

deliverables are completed timely.

• Maintains awareness of all activities and issues that could impact daily operations and

service levels.

• Recommends and helps develop and implement workflow improvements within their area.

• Solid understanding of internal controls related to accounting and reporting. Responsible for

ensuring adequate internal controls within accounting and works with other teams to ensure

adequate controls exist for processes that impact accounting.

• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and effectively prioritizes competing

responsibilities with minimal oversight; ensures deliverables are completed timely.

• Assists with the annual external audit process, including creating timelines and

communicating important audit matters to the team.

• Actively seeks and pursues opportunities for process improvement.

• Serves as backup support to other team members.

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Your Success Factors

• Excellent computer skills required (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

• Exceptional customer service, time management and multi-tasking skills required.

• Strong interpersonal skills required.

• Previous training and/or experience utilizing accounting software.

• Knowledge of GAAP and 501(c)(3) accounting parameters.

• Competency in all relevant business software and related software, including financial reporting

systems.

• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with finance department employees

and other departments in the organization.