Accountant-Intermediate

Independent Health Association•Buffalo, NY

4d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration. Overview The Accountant-Intermediate will be responsible for efficient and accurate completion of monthly and annual financial reports and supporting audit schedules by gathering information needed; utilizing all resources available to resolve differences; and maintaining the general ledger system. The Accountant-Intermediate will be the primary backup across the accounting department and will be cross-trained on all Reliance Rx accounting functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Three (3) years of experience in accounting required.
Working knowledge and experience of general ledger systems, excel, spreadsheets and PC/Windows skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to identify problems and recommend appropriate resolutions.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to accept responsibility, work well on teams, and make decisions.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proven examples of displaying the Reliance values: Collaborative, Accessible, Results-Oriented, Empowering, and Supportive.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Analysis: Prepare and/or review journal entries by gathering appropriate documentation and ensuring completion.
Prepare and/or review supporting monthly/quarterly/annual schedules for audit and management.
Perform analytical procedures.
Assist in preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Review accounts payable invoices for accurate general ledger coding, as needed.
Assist in the maintenance of departmental financial spreadsheets to ensure appropriate level of spreadsheet controls.
Lend support to accounting management to ensure appropriate data classification and handling procedures are properly maintained in accordance with organizational policies/requirements.
Assist accounting management with researching of new and updated accounting pronouncements, as needed, summarizing impact on the operations and/or reporting processes.
Preparation of monthly account reconciliations and bank reconciliations as needed.
Standard monthly reports and tasks must be completed by scheduled dates.
Investigate month-end differences and resolve within timeframes as required.
Provide backup to all areas of the Finance team including AR, AP and Cash Management functions.
Team Building: Coordinate with senior accountants and/or manager to maintain the flow of information within the accounting department and other departments by initiating requests for information or other means.
Recommend/develop processes that will create efficiency and process improvements.
Support other departments on strategic initiatives or information requests.
Participate on departmental teams/task groups as required.
Training: Update/review documentation of procedures for the department procedure manual.
Communication/Time Management: Understand and interpret new concepts and various information with the ability to present ideas in their simplest form and view with a global perspective.
Produce timely financial information to management to meet predetermined deadlines established by the accounting department, audit and external federal and state agencies by efficiently managing time.