Accountant Senior

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Independently performs professional level accounting work and complex functions and provides guidance and training to lower level accountants. Accurately prepares financial statements, reports and analyses; prepares more complex statements and reports. May serve as primary contact for the accounting and financial reporting of property, plant and equipment for all business units

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, and reviews the work of lower level accounting personnel. Consistently reviews internal processes, evaluates and suggests improvements for efficiencies. (10%)
• Ensures financial/statistical statements are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Performs an analytical review of financial statements and supporting schedules for monthly reporting or as needed. (40%)
• Calculates and recognizes revenues to be included on financial statements. Prepares, reviews and analyzes accounts receivable, contractual allowances, and bad debt. Researches and reviews accounting issues and makes recommendations based on applicable accounting guidance. (20%)
• Provides audit support by completing requested schedules in a timely manner. Reconciles and/or reviews selected account reconciliations assigned by management. (10%)
• Serves as the technical expert and provides education and training to the department, operations, and others. (10%)
• Depending on specific role and department may prepare journal entries for all transactions involving property plant and equipment.  Responsible for capitalizing and maintaining the fixed asset financial module. (10%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:

• Associate’s degree plus 5-7 years’ related accounting experience, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
• 5-7 years of accounting experience with general ledger system knowledge.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree.
• CPA or CMA.
• Health care experience.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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