Accountant, Sr

Zenith American Solutions•Bothell, WA

4d•$85,000

About The Position

The Accountant, Sr acts as the subject matter expert and provides financial accounting in accordance with Company guidelines, client needs, and legislative requirements. "Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role."

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
Three years of experience in an accounting role.
Thorough understanding of common accounting principles and practices.
Working knowledge of accounting software.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Proficient computer skills including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPA license strongly preferred.
Experience working in a third-party administrator, insurance, or health and welfare environment.
Prior experience in Taft-Hartley trust administration.

Responsibilities

Completes month end and year end closing process, including preparation and input of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and revenue summaries.
Distributes monthly financial statements, research, and resolves income statement discrepancies, and responds to branch inquiries and requests.
Audits financial statements for review by outside auditors.
Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of internal accounting systems and policies and procedures to ensure operations remain in compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
Performs accrual accounting functions including preparing and analyzing journal entries, financial statements.
Prepares financial statements and schedules for auditors and various management reports.
Serves as the initial point of contact for inquiries, problems and exceptions related to the review of account reconciliations and financial reporting.
Reviews and monitors assigned accounts to ensure appropriate funding; directs cash transfers as needed.
Leads year end audit process for assigned funds.
File 941 and 945 forms and ensure 990 and 5500 filings are timely.
Reviews the work of Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
May supervise the work of other accountants.
Performs other duties as assigned.