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Accountant (Sr. Level)

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing, maintaining, reconciling, and analyzing financial information on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including the performance of, or assistance with, a variety of assigned balance sheet reconciliations including the timely resolution of reconciling items. S/He is responsible for recording financial and statistical journal entries and providing a variety of reports as necessary. S/He must be knowledgeable with US GAAP. S/He will support the organization’s acquisition and growth plans. S/He has a level of responsibility for the review of the work of others and the ability to follow up on outstanding issues.

• Need experience using Microsoft Great Plains accounting software
• 2-10 years of experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Want someone with Healthcare accounting experience
• Full Cycle accounting experience required

• Prepaid expense tracking and associated journal entries
• Research and apply financial accounting standards to specific transactions/situations/scenarios. Evaluate, assess, and comply with internal controls and company policies. Identifies, recommends, and implements process improvements and policy updates.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, including supporting documentation and calculations. Maintain adequate support for journal entries.
• Expense account review and commentary
• Explanation of actual to budget variances, providing business insight and working closely with the Operations team
• Balance sheet reconciliation and maintenance
• Subledger reconciliation to the general ledger
• Ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with US GAAP
• Assist in additional analysis or review as requested by the Controller or Accounting Manager
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements or automation

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Problem solving/analytical thinking
• Good organization and time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Minimum 2 years’ accounting experience
• Experience with Great Plains accounting software a plus