Senior Staff Accountant

Position Overview  The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the CFO with all phases of the Accounting Department. This role involves the ability to understand the monthly closing process, budgeting, managing external relationships and working well with others.  We will be setting procedures for Internal Controls and leading the organization with process improvements.  A good working knowledge of all facets of financial statements and preparation of Boad Packages is expected.  This role will work closely with all other Departments in the organization so the ability to get along with other disciplines (Operations, Claimant Intake, etc.) will be critical. A good positive outlook and the ability to overcome tough challenges is essential. The position is Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer  Essential Duties :   All functions of the Accounting Department that include :   Month End Closing process including Account Reconciliations and review of other accountants' reconciliations  Assist the CFO with Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements  Assist the CFO with the Annual Budgeting Process  Assist CFO with outside relationships such as Insurance Agencies, Auditors, Actuaries, etc.  Work with the CFO to help improve and create processes in the Accounting Department and operational processes collaborating other, as needed  Follows all documented accounting policies and procedures   Assists with, prepares schedules, and provides necessary supporting documentation in support of internal audits and external financial / compliance audits (CPA firm, taxing authorities, etc.)   Assists with the preparation of all local, state, and federal tax reporting and form filings  Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)  Assists with creating and maintaining effective forecasting and budgeting models and related tools that support the Program’s decision making  Provides commentary and key insights into variance analysis (actuals vs budget and prior year) for the Program  Assists with the development of other decision support reporting tools   Assistance with the producing of monthly, year-to-date actuals, and key metrics reporting on a monthly basis  Information Technology  Participates in the planning for and implementation of new and / or updated information, accounting, and administrative systems   Helps to eliminate redundancies and inefficiencies throughout the Program’s administrative and information systems  Follows data and systems protection practices that protect against loss and / or unauthorized access to sensitive, private, etc. financial and employee information   Partners with and act as a sounding board, constructive questioner, brainstorming partner, and advisor to the Director of Finance   Participates in decisions dealing with tactical decisions and operational pursuits  Effectively collaborates with other departments and interdisciplinary teams  Implements policies, procedures, and processes as agreed to by the Program  Participates in the Program’s tactical and operational planning   Assists with developing and maintaining forward-looking financial plans and models   Provides analyses that align with and provide insights into the effectiveness of plans and budgets Qualifications :   Education :   Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business or equivalent experience    Experience : Three to 5 years of experience, Public accounting experience preferred    Skills : Have good interpersonal skills and be adaptive to a changing environment  Preferred Qualifications : QuickBooks experience, Micrsoft suites, or equivalent software.  The ability to look for areas of process improvement and show the skills to undertake those without having to be asked  Strong Interpersonal skills to communicate with executives and staff employees  Physical requirements include but are not limited to :   Able to talk, hear and understand others, both in person and by phone  Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision  Able to work on a computer for extended periods of time  The Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Program does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, national origin, non-job-related disability, or status as a veteran.     Powered by JazzHR