SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners • Jackson, MS

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparation of the monthly financial reporting package and work directly with the Controller to provide financial insight to executive and operations management. The Senior Accountant will work with executives and their analysis needs. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller as directed and will have frequent interaction with the Executive members. This dynamic organization will provide numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Undergraduate business/management degree
• 3-5 years of post-college work experience
• Candidates who have been responsible for analysis within other organizations and are ready to assume more responsibility
• Very strong Excel skills
• General business curiosity and a strong interest to grow and learn professionally
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced Communication skills
• Intermediate Relationship skills
• Beginning Project management skills
• 3-5 years of post-undergraduate experience
• Expert in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Intermediate to Advanced Skills with a mid-range accounting package (Great Plains preferred)
• College Degree – Required (Accounting)

Nice To Haves

• A very strong history using a Financial Accounting software package such as Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains is a plus
• CPA not required however a candidate sitting for or already obtaining their CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly operational reports and journal entries
• Analysis of operational reports and provide feedback to management (primarily CFO & COO) on variances
• Analysis of key labor and productivity metrics, including reconciling expectations to actual results
• Accounting for multi-location practice revenue and related compensation accruals
• Analysis of actuals vs. departmental expectations
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Cash accounting and bank reconciliations
• Work closely with Controller on various special projects/needs as they arise
• Accounting research as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior