Senior Accountant

Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital;

Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations.

We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be : medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.

Position Summary :

Under the general direction of the Manager of Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation, review and analysis of financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule for multiple entities within Signature Healthcare.

The Senior Accountant position is responsible for preparation of general ledger entries and monthly account reconciliations to ensure financial statements presented are both timely and accurate.

Position will assist with year-end audit, preparation of tax returns, and other reporting requirements.

Location : 750 W Center Street West Bridgewater, MA

Department : Accounting

This is a full-time 40 hour / week position

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for monthly posting to general ledger from subsidiary systems. Identify all problems and assist in resolution
• Manage cash position including review, track, and reconcile daily cash activities
• Assist with the general ledger month end close and financial statement preparation and analysis
• Prepare and post journal entries with accurate and supporting documentation.
• Prepare account reconciliations, which includes quantifying and explaining all variances. Assist in the resolution of all variances that are other than timing differences
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with department policy and procedures
• Prepare schedules, work papers, and explanations for annual financial audits
• Prepare reports and schedules for annual tax filings
• Preparation of other reporting requirements as needed
• Assist in ensuring appropriate accounting controls and procedures are in place
• Take personal accountability to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met for monthly close, account reconciliations, audits, tax filings, etc.
• Work is self reviewed for accuracy and completeness in accordance to established standards before being presented to second level reviewer.

Must be able to function independently and seek assistance when needed.

• Actively participates in Lean Management System of problem solving and willing to contribute ideas to improve processes, procedures, etc.
• Responsible for SMG revenue look back analysis
• Responsible for accounting for employee benefits and utility accruals
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Meditech report writer reports
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).

2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed .

Performs other duties as assigned

BASIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / APTITUDE / EXPERIENCE :

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Highly detailed oriented with focus on accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Focus on time management
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Must be able to reasonably make appropriate judgment in communications and actions with both internal and external customers
• Ability to take initiative and follow through
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office to maximize efficiency

Education / Experience / Licenses / Technical / Other :

• Education : BS in Accounting Required
• Experience (Type & Length) : Minimum of three years of corporate accounting experience or public accounting experience performing audits.

Nonprofit and fund accounting experience preferred.