Senior Accountant

Hannibal Regional Healthcare System • Hannibal, MO

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant performs and coordinates complex general ledger accounting functions, month-end and year-end closing activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, audit preparation, budgeting support, and other financial reporting activities. The position serves as a resource to accounting team members and supports the Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager, and Controller in maintaining accurate and timely financial information. The Senior Accountant independently manages assigned accounting functions and assists with identifying and resolving accounting issues, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify trends and variances, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or acute care hospital experience.
• Knowledge of hospital financial operations, including budgeting, reimbursement, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate complex general ledger accounting functions.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Prepare for audits and support budgeting and other financial reporting activities.
• Serve as a resource to accounting team members and support the Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager, and Controller in maintaining accurate and timely financial information.
• Independently manage assigned accounting functions.
• Assist with identifying and resolving accounting issues, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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