SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Saint Barnabas Medical Center•New York, NY

21h

About The Position

SBH Health System is searching for a qualified Senior Accountant-General Accounting to join our Finance department. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the General Accounting Department and is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, and audit support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience required
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial data analysis are required
Critical thinking and customer service skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to adjust to a dynamic work environment
Dedicated team member that demonstrates a collaborative work attitude
Displays excellent communication and behavior skills.
Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor as to promote a productive work environment.
Discloses protected health information in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare or nonprofit healthcare experience is strongly preferred
CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
be a team player preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare/post standard monthly journal entries with backup
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date account summary and detail analyses
Prepare actual vs. budget monthly & YTD variance analysis for operating expenses & revenues
Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts including intercompany accounts
Assist with maintaining fixed asset ledger and tracking construction costs
Assist with preparation and review of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for management reporting.
Lead assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and resolution of reconciling items.
Prepare and coordinate assigned audit workpapers and support external auditors during the annual GAAP audit.
Assist with preparing budgets and forecasts as needed
Assist with ad hoc & special accounting projects as directed by Finance management
Assists with audit(s) as required for the position.
Utilizes Oracle accounting system for all general accounting transactions.
Communicate effectively with Controller and Director of Finance on all matters regarding account balances and reconciliations, work papers, and special projects
Identifies and proposes solutions for automation and process improvement while ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy and timeliness.
Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.