Staff or Senior Accountant
SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting as well as monthly
financial reconciliations for key accounts in a fast-paced environment. An effective Senior
Accountant will have a solid knowledge of GAAP and must be a highly organized professional
with a great eye for detail. The senior accountant must be reliable and able to carry out tasks
autonomously and collaboratively. The senior accountant's goal is to keep the accounting and
financial processes of the company up to standard and ensure accurate financial reporting and
control. This is a full-time, hybrid role with one-day remote work per non-close week. You will
report to the Accounting Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and post labor and project cost allocations amongst Parent and Affiliates, with related
Intercompany GL reconciliations
Review and post payroll and bonus-related journal entriesReview and post Stock Based Comp and Equity related journal entries and GL reconciliationsReview and post Health Insurance operational and statutory journal entriesReview and post Medical Liability reserves (e.g. IBNR) and work with the company actuary tovalidate claims triangle and claims trends / ratios
Review and post accrued liabilities (e.g. legal and marketing) journal entries and related GLreconciliations
Reconcile payroll related Balance Sheet accounts, working closely with the payroll departmentto clear
reconciling items
Review bank account reconciliationsReconcile Tax Payable and Property Tax accountsReview P&L for cause of change explanation or reclassesReview and recommend modifications to accounting systems and proceduresPrepare various general ledger reconciliations and record appropriate journal entriesAssist with other areas of the monthly close, financial statements, and reporting packageDevelop and document business processes, related accounting procedures, and accountingpolicies to
maintain and strengthen internal controls
Seek ways to improve the workflow and processes by automating work and reports whenpossible
Ensure compliance with GAAP principlesAssist with internal management financial reportingCross-train and assist with other accounting functions on a needed or backup basisAnswer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting dataAssist Audit Manager with lead and coordination of annual and quarterly auditsPerform additional assignments as neededQUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions :
Big 4 experience preferredAn understanding of GAAPPrior experience with NetSuite ERP System is a plusHealth care insurance accounting experience preferredDesire to learn and grow one's skill setEfficient communication and ability to work in a team environmentProficient in MS ExcelEDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related fieldSenior Accountant : 4 years' experience preferredAccounting experience in Health Insurance industry with statutory accounting preferredCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPA certification preferred
