Senior Financial Accountant

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

11h

About The Position

Performs high level professional accounting duties for the institution, including preparation of financial statements, tax returns and regulatory filings. Interprets and applies FASB guidance, tax and other regulations ensuring compliance. Prepares complex reconciliations and reviews reconciliations and financial reports prepared by others. Ensures the integrity of financial information and reporting and exercises considerable judgement in recording, reconciling, and maintaining the accuracy of the institution’s financial transactions and account balances. Recommends improvements regarding regular accounting tasks and internal controls and creatively develops new ways to accomplish operational objectives in a more effective and efficient manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the accounting field required.
In depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
Public accounting audit experience preferred.
CPA preferred.
Prior experience with PeopleSoft preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares financial statements, footnotes, and reports in compliance with GAAP.
Prepares tax and regulatory filings in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Prepares financial reports and analyses as requested by senior and executive management.
Prepares financial reporting required by the institution’s affiliations including joint operating agreements or other arrangements.
Maintains a solid understanding of the accounting systems including the underlying financial chart of accounts, departments, sub-systems, and business processes.
Obtains data necessary to produce financial reporting or to analyze accuracy of data through query, system reports or working with data specialists.
Responsible for complex account reconciliations and revenue recognition for a variety of areas throughout the organization.
Analyzes key accounts that require high levels of judgment.
Reviews and approves reconciliations, reports and journal entries prepared by others.
Serves as a resource for the institution and co-workers by providing effective communication, direction, guidance and resources as appropriate on issues of accounting, taxation, internal control and financial reporting.
Contributes to the development of fiscal policies and procedures; the development of internal controls over accounting and financial reporting; the research of new accounting and tax standards; and the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
Participates in and provides leadership with fiscal year end responsibilities, including completing work papers, work paper analysis and review; and ensuring external audit requests are completed timely.
Maintains strong knowledge of the institution’s operations, programs, and business lines.
Maintains employee confidentiality and any other confidential information obtained while performing job duties.
Ensures compliance with appropriate regulations and legal agency requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.