Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems, procedures and reports; investigates processes for efficiencies; creates new system reports and support schedules as needed.

Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flows and other reports.

Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions; assists with review of items prepared by accounting clerical staff.

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Secures financial information by completing data base backups.

Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Prepares ad hoc / special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends for both Finance and Operations.

Prepares continuance notices, addback schedules, debt covenant calculations; reviews credit agreements.

Maintains deferred rent and debt schedules.

Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Effectively communicates with Accounts Payable, Payroll and other departments.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Accomplishes goals by performing the daily tasks assigned.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Interfaces with external auditors to provide supporting documentation as needed during annual audits.

Responds to inquiries from regulatory agencies regarding taxes.

Works with operations to ensure timely collection of Tenant Improvement Allowance reimbursements.

Strive to embody Fastmed’s core values of STAT (Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Transparency) and embrace Fastmed’s philosophy of Compassionate Hospitality

QUALIFICATIONS :

Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Strong Interpersonal Communication, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, US GAAP, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills, Intermediate Excel Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant

Two to five years’ experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or four to six years’ experience in corporate accounting or combination of above

CPA preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While working the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, life, carry, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the essential functions of the job the employee comes in contact with patient in a wide variety of circumstances. The team member may be exposed to unpleasant situations including accidents, injuries, illnesses, patient elements and varying or unpredictable situations.