Sr. Accountant - FHC

University of Massachusetts Medical School•Shrewsbury, MA

56d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting in maintaining the General Ledger of ForHealth. The Senior Accountant also works on all EHS related functions of the Finance Department.

Requirements

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent in Accounting and/or Finance.
3-5 years in Accounting and/or Finance.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial documents such as system reports at both account and summary levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software with advanced MS Excel experience highly preferred.
Ability to work independently according to priority and current projects.
Able to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in the monthly close process, including reviewing and submitting for approval as well as assisting staff accountants with questions regarding back up documentation
Assist the Accounting Supervisor or Manager in coordinating year-end closing, the financial audit, and State audits as necessary.
Provide accounting analysis and support to departments as required.
Perform invoice offset when necessary.
Identify and prepare refund requests for submission to AP.
Address inquiries on the accounts receivable aging report from forHealth Consulting departments.
Communicate with forHealth Consulting departmental staff and the Medical School staff.
Provide support to team members through cross-training.
Identify improvements to financial controls and reporting.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preparation of the monthly Collection reports to EHS including units ERU, CRU, and PA
Preparation of the monthly BARS reports to EHS including units ERU and CRU
Verify payment information provided on check requests prior to EHS issuance of payment
Monitor and confirm appropriate distribution of check requests by EHS
Perform the monthly check run to initiate member payments from EHS
Verify and prepare refund requests for submission to EHS
Preparation of the yearly GAAP reports to EHS
Work with EHS staff to research and resolve any issues
Work with ForHealth Unit staff to answer any financial related questions or problems
Supervise the Financial Assistant working on all EHS functions
May assist in the preparation of the annual Form 990 and PC for filing including ensuring extension and forms are filed timely