Senior Accountant

Surgery Partners Careers•Nashville, TN

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Accountant, National Group This is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday. Support general accounting and finance functions of the National Group to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all levels of management. Assist in interpretation and analysis of financial results and budget/forecast variances. Maintain accounting policies and procedures. Determine, develop, and implement new efficiencies and process improvements as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience
Extensive knowledge of financial/accounting principles and procedures
Ability to work effectively with all levels of facility and corporate management.
Demonstrating initiative, mature judgement, and strong customer service orientation
Strong communication (verbal and written), project management, and analytical/problem-solving skills
Must possess high degree of integrity, professionalism, adaptability, and time management skills.
Advanced computer skills In Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
Self-directed, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and assertive.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience preferred
Experience using Lawson, Oracle, Meditech, Cerner, or OneStream is preferred
Familiarity with or experience in developing internal controls

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly journal entries for assigned entities during accounting close while adhering to established accounting standards and procedures.
Review monthly accounts receivable and corresponding reserves.
Perform complete and thorough month-end review of facility general ledger and financial statements.
Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned entities.
Prepare monthly internal financial reports to support management in operational reviews and internal control compliance.
Support and improve business processes and accounting systems by working directly with facilities and Corporate to ensure the accuracy, usefulness and timeliness of financial statements provided to management and external auditors.
Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by ensuring that accounting policies and procedures are adhered to, and providing assistance, as needed, in the ongoing development and implementation of new controls, policies and procedures.
Maintain fixed asset records and reporting for assigned entities.
Assist in the year-end financial statement audit and quarterly reviews with the external auditors including the preparation of audit schedules.
Support and participate as necessary in ERP implementations, upgrades and enhancements, and related testing.
Participate as necessary in accounting integration of business acquisitions.
Act as liaison with National Group facility management and accounting personnel in budget preparation, financial close, accounting research, internal control compliance, external financial reporting, and external audit support.