Senior Accountant 1

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

About The Position

Maintains effective and efficient financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Reconciles and analyzes consolidated, entity, service line, and department financial records. Works closely with team members and Financial Operations managers and analysts to monitor actual financial performance compared to budget. Helps prepare and review financial reports for internal and external audiences (e.g., Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees). Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Requirements

2 years of experience in corporate accounting or finance, or 1 year of experience in accounting
May substitute 1 year of required corporate accounting or finance experience with CPA or Master's degree; count 1 year total
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Strong organizational, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated attention to detail with focus on goals and objectives
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Able to work in a team environment, collaborating and communicating with staff across all levels
Capable of working independently, without constant supervision
Proven ability to prioritize/complete tasks and manage multiple assignments/deadlines
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Certified public accountant
Experience in public accounting
Master's degree in Business Administration, Master's of Accountancy or Master's in Accounting

Responsibilities

Performs month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Records period-end and corrects journal entries.
Reconciles interfaces into general ledger, including accounts payable, payroll, revenue, project activities, and system allocations.
Prepares financial reports in varying formats utilizing multiple data sources.
Helps generate monthly financial packages to distribute to Finance department management, senior leaders, internal partners, board, and board sub-committees.
Completes account reconciliations, budget variance, and other financial statement analyses.
Acts as finance connection for assigned cost centers and/or entities to help operational managers understand Finance department reports, policies, and processes that may address facility-level variances, results of operations, reclassifications, or other journal entries as well as issues and recommends opportunities for improvement.
Prepares audit work papers for year-end financial audit, involving compliance, regulatory, and other assigned types of audits (e.g., A-133 and benefit plan).
Utilizes customer service approach to fulfill job duties and support additional assignments (e.g., research of technical accounting guidelines and investigation of transaction details).
Assists supervisor and other leaders by helping resolve issues.
Identifies opportunities to improve processes.