What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant-REMOTE position at Avel eCare?
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Department/Unit: Finance
Reports To: Vice President/Controller
General Hours of Work: Monday - Friday (Days)
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt (salaried)
About this Opportunity:
Avel eCare is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger accounting systems, providing ad-hoc reporting, and supporting all accounting functions, including general accounting, treasury, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset management, and tax accounting for Avel eCare and affiliated entities. This position plays a vital role in ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient completion of financial tasks, particularly month-end close, to meet company deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform daily accounting functions and reconcile cash balances daily and monthly.
- Work with the Controller to ensure timely month-end close.
- Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and posting journal entries to the general ledger.
- Manage and maintain the fixed asset accounting system, including ROU assets.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.
- Analyze financial reports and records to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborate with offshore teams to complete Team Dynamix tasks on time.
- Provide audit support for external audits as required.
- Ensure timely filing and proper accounting of sales & use tax.
- Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with business licenses, property tax filings, and all other tax-related matters.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, including A/R, A/P, general ledger, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), accounting software, and NetSuite.
Required Competencies:
- Ethics and Values: Adherence to a strong set of core values in both good and challenging times.
- Customer Focus: Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Action-Oriented: Approach new challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Decision Quality: Ability to make sound and timely decisions to move the organization forward.
- TQM/Re-engineering: Commitment to continuous improvement and process re-engineering.
- Intellectual Horsepower: Capacity to manage complex issues with agility and intelligence.
- Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate effectively across various audiences.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Proficiency in financial terminology and memory for detail.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to detect numerical errors and perform basic operations on a personal computer.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
- Demonstrate a commitment to Avel eCare’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Foster effective teamwork and coordinate workflows.
- Ensure compliance with safety principles, federal and state laws, and regulations, including Joint Commission standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Remote position. Work environment is individualized but must be free from distractions that could hinder timely completion of work within standard business hours.
