Sr. Accountant

ChenMed

1d•$70,396 - $100,565•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and management of reports and financial statements and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Monitors financial control processes and ensures that accounting transactions are executed in accordance with established standards of internal control. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to the completion of complex accounting assignments. In alignment with our Finance vision, this position will support the transformation of care for the neediest populations by being committed to business focused self-development, through the generation and use of information to support business leadership in driving great decisions, optimizing performance and ensuring accountability through transparency, actionable insights and education.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures
Experience working within an internal control framework
Must have a high degree of independent judgment and initiative in identifying and resolving problems
Must be detail oriented & have exceptional organizational skills
Analytical thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database software
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationwide up to 10% of the time
Spoken and written fluency in English
This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Master’s Degree in Accounting; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis above the minimum experience required
Minimum three (3) years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
MBA a plus
Public Accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares or oversees validation of monthly data ensuring its accuracy and communicating with Data Warehouse Team, IT and other internal departments and external sources on any discrepancies.
Researches and resolves a wide range of accounting issues in resourceful and practical ways, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.
Participates in and/or conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods or procedures.
Verifies the accuracy of bank and general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and accounting classifications, including review of supporting schedules for sufficiency and accuracy.
Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
Prepares monthly financial statements and variance analysis for internal reporting, including providing explanations of complex or unusual matters to facilitate review by field finance and other business partners
Respond to financial inquiries of field management providing requested information for use in effective field management of the business.
Ensures compliance with all statutory requirements for Federal, State and Municipal government agencies included but not limited to business licenses, property and tangible taxes, sales taxes and government surveys within the ChenMed companies.
Identifies areas for cost reductions and operational improvements and assist with integration and testing of various automation efforts.
Provides functional advice or training to staff accountant and less-experienced associates.
Participates and supports procedures performed by outside advisors and external auditors.
Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.