Senior Accountant

Leading healthcare services company is looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join the team! This opportunity offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days work from home) and reports to the Corporate Controller.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Create/ maintain a thorough and documented system of accounting policies and procedures. Ensure updated documentation for accounting related standard operating procedures.

Prepare journal entries and comprehensible work papers for close process, as well as fluctuation commentaries related to financial statements reviews.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and identify/investigate discrepancies.

Provide assistance to both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to produce efficiency and proper control process.

Prepare tax and survey reports/filings, ensuring accuracy and timely filings.

Prepare initial reporting packages for review by the Controller and make any appropriate updates to reports.

Works with external auditors and provides needed information for annual audits.

Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government regulations.

Mentor, train and collaborating with accounting staff.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives/projects.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related program required.

4+ years working in accounting or finance required, public experience preferred.

CPA designation highly preferred.

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred.

Experience in healthcare highly preferred.

Thorough understanding of accounting department functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in other Microsoft applications.