Accountant-7 Month Contract

Senior Accountant

Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Dress Code: Business Casual

Job Description:

This Candidate will support the analysis of Construction Equipment & Property Accounting. This candidate should have experience in Healthcare Accounting with a background in Equipment. Candidate does not need CPA. Candidate should be very strong analytical and reconciliation preparation. Candidate must be able to be work quickly and have strong attention to detail. Must also have very strong Excel & Reporting skills.

The Senior Accountant responsibilities include analysing account transactions, preparing complex account reconciliations, resolving reconciling items, and preparing accounting statements and reports. Facilitates productivity, system and procedural changes to streamline processes and increase productivity. Plans, coordinates and resolves accounting matters with other accounting team members, departments, and business units. Develops solutions to accounting problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works under the direction of Lead Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager

Essential Functions:

Ensures proper and timely recording of financial transactions in the general ledger in accordance with GAAP, internal policies and internal control standards.

Communicates and supports analytical findings. Pursues resolution of business issues impacting the financial statements in a proactive, independent manner.

Prepares journal entries, including appropriate documentation.

Ensures that general ledger and sub-ledger are reconciled and reconciling items are resolved.

Prepares schedules, supporting documents, and variance analyses for management.

Prepares account reconciliations for moderate to complex accounts.

Reviews account reconciliations with the Lead Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager.

Participates in month end close activities. Proactively participates in month-end balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position.

Communicates issues and resolutions to management and affected areas/departments.

Coordinates solutions to problems of moderate complexity with other departments and business units.

Provides guidance, coaches and reviews work of Accountants and Accounting Technicians.

Monitors work for proper internal controls and SOX requirements and recommends improvements.

Assists with audit requirements and is responsible for information requests.

Identifies and communicates opportunities for change to improve performance.

Ensures that automated interfaces to the general ledger are functioning as intended.

Identifies and communicates system problems to management. Reviews posting of automated, system-generated entries.

Utilizes tools such as system queries and download, Excel functions (pivot tables and Vlookup) and Access database.

Facilitates productivity, system and procedural changes to streamline processes and increase productivity.

Performs special projects of moderate to complex scope. Maintains desktop procedures and manuals.

Participates in departmental projects and initiatives. Participates effectively in a team environment.

Prepares basic contractual payment calculation and request for payment.

Participates in Finance area projects as needed.

Prepares journal entries, including appropriate documentation.

Ensures that general ledger and sub-ledger are reconciled and reconciling items are resolved.

Prepares schedules, supporting documents, and variance analyses for management.

Prepares account reconciliations for moderate to complex accounts.

Reviews account reconciliations with the Lead Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager.

Participates in month end close activities. Proactively participates in month-end balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position.

Communicates issues and resolutions to management and affected areas/departments. Coordinates solutions to problems of moderate complexity with other departments and business units.

Provides guidance, coaches and reviews work of Accountants and Accounting Technicians. Provides training for systems processes and procedures for accounting team members.

Provides education on the use and interpretation of analyses, reports, methodologies and source data management.

Monitors work for proper internal controls and SOX requirements and recommends improvements.

Assists with audit requirements and is responsible for information requests.

Requirements:

BA/BS Degree (Ideally in Finance or Accounting).

Must have very strong Excel (pivot tables and Vlookup) & Reporting skills.

4+ years related experience in financial analysis, preparing financial reports, statements, projections and budgeting.

Working Knowledge of GAAP

Must have strong experience with MS Access.

Strong word processing skills.

Demonstrated ability to translate data into accurate financial and management reports.

Ability to integrate data from multiple sources, and determine adequacy for financial reporting requirements for GAAP, Department of Insurance and Department of Managed Health Care.

Ability to build good relationships within the department, across department lines and with external third parties.

Experience researching solutions for simple to moderately complex accounting issues.

Ability to assist with SOX compliance related to assigned accounting responsibilities.

Experience in high volume processing centers.

Ability to successfully navigate a Matrix organization.

Aptitude for numbers, organization skills and strong attention to detail.

Flexibility to perform a variety of detailed accounting functions and meet established deadlines.

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Ability to build good internal relationships within the department and across department lines.