Senior Accountant

A growing healthcare organization, established and founded in the South Jersey market, with a focus of affordable/comprehensive care to their patients.

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in the medical industry. This is a permanent position where you will play a critical role in our finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and supporting our financial team. You will be a part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Liaise with our Financial manager and Accounting manager to improve financial procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements, maintain general ledger and prepare month-end close procedures
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree; MBA preferred
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Solid experience in account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.