Sr. Accounting Analyst Reporting & Special Projects

ArchWell Health • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

ArchWell Health is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst, Reporting & Special Projects to play an integral role in the Accounting department. The role supports general accounting within the operating expense accounting function and is responsible for preparing, recording, and analyzing accounting transactions to help ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with GAAP. The position also supports the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures, internal controls, workflows, and systems.

The analyst will contribute to monthly close and financial reporting, maintain payroll, benefits, and lease accounting records, support audits and tax preparation, and help evaluate and improve accounting processes. The role collaborates with teams including Payroll and works across the Accounting department through cross-training and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of technical accounting policies, regulations, financial statements, internal controls, and procedures.
• Proven experience building and developing processes and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally to achieve objectives.
• Detail-oriented, with strong judgment, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to navigate complex issues and communicate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Payroll and/or lease accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and accurately record accounting transactions.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger data for completeness and accuracy, and prepare financial and variance analyses and reports for financial reporting.
• Record payroll- and benefit-related journal entries, reconcile related accounts, and work with the Payroll department to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain lease accounting records and schedules, record lease journal entries in accordance with ASC 842, and research complex lease accounting scenarios.
• Record bank transactions and identify and resolve variances.
• Assist with developing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, including risk assessment, segregation of duties, and continuous monitoring.
• Assist with building and maintaining company-wide expense policies and approval matrices.
• Assist with building and maintaining accounting memos, policies, and procedures in accordance with GAAP.
• Create thorough process documentation for procedures performed.
• Assist in evaluating current accounting processes and developing and implementing processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting function.
• Assist with compiling deliverables for interim and annual audits.
• Assist with compiling deliverables for tax provision and return preparation.
• Participate in and support month-end close meetings focused on insights into operating expenses.
• Cross-train on responsibilities across the Accounting department.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior