Sr Accountant

Choices Careers•Indianapolis, IN

8d•$74,500

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for daily processing of GAAP and Grant accounting journal entries, coordinating the closing, reconciling, and the analysis and reporting of general ledger. The Senior Accountant’s duties include assisting in coordinating the month end close process to provide financial and strategic analysis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manages day-to-day accounting transactions including: General Ledger Journal Entries Accounts Payable/Receivable Cash Receipts Revenue/Expense Variance Analysis Monitors project indirect costs. Serves as back-up to Accounting Manager for processing and submitting bi-weekly payroll to outside payroll management company. Manages Grant Accounting for all Choices’ grants including verification of the accuracy and preparation of all monthly invoices. Prepares invoices for Choices’ MS programs and analyzes the financial status of those programs. Manages status of Grant and MS claims invoices and denials weekly by monitoring the Aged AR Report for accurate logging of payments received, denials and customers’ short payments while maintaining current records and accounts receivable balances and for timely refiling of claims. Completes assigned journal entries for general ledger accounts in preparation of monthly financial reports and month-end reconciliations. Assists with month-end and fiscal year-end closing. Assists with the preparation of reports for internal and external audits. Assists with the training of Accountants. Serves as a back-up to Accountants. Willingly completes other duties as assigned to meet the strategic and financial objectives of Choices which includes the possibility of working hours outside of the normal business day.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Minimum of three years of accounting and grant accounting experience.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with fiscal management software.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Access to reliable transportation.
If driving an automobile while on company business, must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence and auto insurance.
Demonstrated ability to: Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community. Work effectively as a member of a team. Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media. Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision. Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Prior use of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 365 is desirable.
Ability to use and a working knowledge of clinical management software is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manages day-to-day accounting transactions including: General Ledger Journal Entries, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Cash Receipts, Revenue/Expense Variance Analysis
Monitors project indirect costs.
Serves as back-up to Accounting Manager for processing and submitting bi-weekly payroll to outside payroll management company.
Manages Grant Accounting for all Choices’ grants including verification of the accuracy and preparation of all monthly invoices.
Prepares invoices for Choices’ MS programs and analyzes the financial status of those programs.
Manages status of Grant and MS claims invoices and denials weekly by monitoring the Aged AR Report for accurate logging of payments received, denials and customers’ short payments while maintaining current records and accounts receivable balances and for timely refiling of claims.
Completes assigned journal entries for general ledger accounts in preparation of monthly financial reports and month-end reconciliations.
Assists with month-end and fiscal year-end closing.
Assists with the preparation of reports for internal and external audits.
Assists with the training of Accountants.
Serves as a back-up to Accountants.
Willingly completes other duties as assigned to meet the strategic and financial objectives of Choices which includes the possibility of working hours outside of the normal business day.