Senior Accountant

Overview :

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Western Dental accounting team, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.

The Senior Accountant provides timely, relevant and accurate financial reporting and works closely with the accounting / finance leadership, other corporate functions and operations management to support the business.

In addition to a strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting and superior analytical and problem-solving skills, the successful candidate will have the ability to continually improve systems and processes.

Responsibilities :

Participate in month-end close activities, which include balancing sheet reconciliations, ad-hoc analyses, trial balance reviews, and financial statement preparation, while adhering to tight deadlines.

Ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.

Ensure the accuracy of all assigned balance sheet accounts, including preparing detailed account reconciliations monthly.

Document accounting processes and procedures and identify areas for improvement; recommend and implement improvements to streamline and accelerate the closing and reporting cycle.

Support external audits and prepare assigned schedules.

Lead projects, ad hoc analyses, creation of new reports, audit existing reports and other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks may be required from time to time.

Calculate and review accruals, estimates and judgmental items in accordance with GAAP and company policy.

Assist with the integration of acquired businesses as required.

Maintain effective internal control over financial reporting.

Identify opportunities to optimize the use available system tools to automate accounting and reporting processes, and implement solutions.

Monitor, analyze and report on key operating metrics.

Qualifications :

Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a complex, multi-location environment (health care or other relevant industry experience preferred).

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting.

CPA preferred.

Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Strong knowledge of accounting information systems (JDE experience a plus).

Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and similar applications.

Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Unquestioned personal integrity and work ethic.