Sr Specialist, General Accounting (Lab)

DaVita Kidney Care

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist III, General Accounting (Lab) provides intermediate accounting and general ledger support within the General Accounting department. This role is primarily focused on supporting the monthly general ledger close process, executing account reconciliations, preparing and posting journal entries, and conducting balance sheet variance analysis. Additionally, this position serves as key interim operational support to fill coverage gaps, handling a diverse range of general accounting, accounts payable, and special project workflows to maintain department operational continuity and internal control integrity.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline (or equivalent education/experience) required
• 0 to 2 years of accounting or general ledger experience
• Demonstrated hands-on experience executing month-end close workflows and journal entries.
• Strong proficiency with balance sheet reconciliations and variance investigation.
• Experience with enterprise accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics SL, Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday, or SAP).
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, and large data set manipulation).
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger mechanics, and financial internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with keen attention to detail.
• High adaptability and willingness to take on varied operational tasks across accounting disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teammates and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities to manage competing priorities during tight closing cycles.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support core general ledger closing activities in compliance with established month-end schedules and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare, calculate, document, and post routine and complex journal entries, including standard recurring entries, accruals, prepayments, allocations, and revenue/expense reclassifications.
• Research and investigate general ledger discrepancies and provide clear variance explanations against prior periods and historical trends.
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and financial accounting modules.
• Perform monthly cash and bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliation schedules (such as prepaid assets, accrued liabilities, intercompany balances, and inventory valuation).
• Perform routine inventory reconciliation processes, inventory ratio worksheets, and roll-forwards in collaboration with operational stakeholders.
• Identify, investigate, and correct accounting anomalies, misclassifications, and inconsistencies across financial records.
• Ensure all supporting documentation meets internal control and SOX compliance standards.
• Absorb and execute assigned operational workflows typically managed by other teammates in their absence, ensuring no disruption in day-to-day finance operations.
• Review Accounts Payable batches, payment runs, checks, and electronic fund transfers for accuracy, proper authorization, and GL coding.
• Assist with vendor issue resolution, credit memo applications, and special payment processing workflows.
• Provide ad hoc data extraction, transaction research, and accounting analysis to support leadership and operational requests.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering audit samples, PBC (Provided by Client) schedules, and general ledger support.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and department Job Aids to ensure accurate documentation of desk procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring month-end close schedules and reconciliation templates.
• Perform other related duties, special projects, and administrative tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Finance Manager to support the General Accounting team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree