Job Description
Summary
The Senior Accountant reports to the VP of Accounting and will be responsible for the project accounting and cost reporting requirements of multiple mid-sized projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Must possess excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
Role & Responsibilities:
Reports to the VP of Accounting on the cost control as well as overall project costs as they relate to budgeted amounts and their impact on project profitability
Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Reviews and processes credit card expenses, including coding expenses and researching charges, T&E and Drug purchases.
Identifies errors and suggests ways to improve efficiency and spending
Verifies and reconciles vendor contracts
Supports back financing initiatives and reporting
Prepares schedules and footnotes for year-end financial statement review with external accountants
Assists accounting team in the month end closing and financial reporting including account analysis, variance analysis
Prepares month-end reconciliations; inventory reconciliation
Prepares journal entries
Examines costs to ensure agreements match with contracts, policy, etc.
Interfaces with corporate staff in dealing with billing issues and profit recognition
Makes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
Analyzes complex financial reports and records
Assists with financial and tax audits
Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls
Coordinates more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments
Ensures compliance with GAAP principles
Directs internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Participates in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
Participates in special projects as assigned
Essential Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) preferred.
Experience: 5-7 years’ experience working in a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant role; experience in the Healthcare Industry preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
Advanced working experience with Concur highly preferred
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced MS Suite, MS Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables
Meticulous attention to detail
Superior organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize
Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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