Senior Accountant, Accounting, 40-Hours, Days, Hybrid

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions with a focus on general ledger management and financial reporting within a hospital environment. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple entities, supports audits and budgeting, strengthens internal controls, and contributes to process improvements. The Senior Accountant also mentors junior team members, collaborates closely with leadership and cross-functional teams and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Accounting required
3–4 years of hospital accounting experience required
Strong knowledge of general ledger, payroll and accounts payable functions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and listening communication skills (telephone and in-person)
High attention to detail and organizational ability
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in G-suite, Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with Meditech accounting systems preferred
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities

Responsibilities

Maintain a thorough understanding of Meditech modules and other applications used in Finance (Kronos/UKG, Athena, BCA Analytics)
Perform detailed analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts to verify accuracy and completeness
Ensure revenue and expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period and provide variance explanations
Review General Ledger compiled reports for accuracy prior to distribution to internal stakeholders
Reconcile General Ledger accounts as assigned on a periodic basis
Reconcile operating cash accounts and coordinate with other staff to resolve discrepancies
Review financial accounts across all entities to ensure accuracy of balances and totals.
Initiate process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and workflow
Contribute to the development and documentation of internal controls
Review journal entries and work completed by Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Accounting staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Mentor and develop junior staff through training, guidance
Provide cross-coverage for other accounting roles as needed
Adapt to changing priorities and allocate resources appropriately to meet deadlines
Keep the Director of Finance informed of task status, significant issues, and unusual or recurring problem
Prepare flux analysis and period comparison reports as assigned for internal and external customers
Coordinate financial responsibilities with other Finance staff to ensure timely completion of audit schedules
Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring deadlines and documentation requirements are met