SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Hospital for Special Care
New Britain, CT 06051
About the Job
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Required -Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Required -Minimum of 5-7 years experience with hands on experience for the majority of general accounting functions: accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger, budgeting, payroll, etc.
- Required -Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures and their application to transactions.
- Required -Hands on experience with Financial Statement preparation including consolidating statements and extensive financial reporting.
- Required -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Required –Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and general ledger accounting system.
- Preferred –Experience in a healthcare and/or not for profit environment.
- Preferred–Strong problem solving skills
- Preferred – Ability to work independently and modify work schedule to accomplish assignments.
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Senior Accountant performs advanced level accounting duties; maintains a variety of accounts, general ledgers, and financial records; performs duties involved in the reporting of financial transactions and maintenance of financial records for the Center’s operations, program services and performs other related work as necessary. Responsibilities also include analyzing trends and actual to budget variances. Work is complex and varied and requires independent analysis and/or judgment to determine the most appropriate action. Problem solving requires the use of judgment to determine “what to do” and “how to do it”, consults with supervisor only on the most unusual or sensitive problems.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- This position requires walking, standing and sitting with the ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 20 pounds frequently. Occasionally required to lift/carry and push/pull up to 25 pounds. This position also requires the ability to bend, squat, balance, reach above shoulder height and twist frequently. This person must be able to maneuver around the printer. The ability to touch, see and hear are required continuously with fine manipulation.
- COGNITIVE DEMANDS
- This position requires thorough skills in computation, written and verbal expression/communication and reading/auditory comprehension. Discernment, perception, and concentration are necessary. Problem solving skills must also be of high quality with the ability to identify and solve most problems independently.
- WORK DEMANDS
- Usually works in a comfortable environment with adequate lighting and ventilation. Position requires the ability to continuously work with and around others. Refined manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Overtime may be required to complete reports and projects.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares data needed to ensure an accurate and timely month end closing according to GAAP required standards.
- Prepares monthly journal entries as well as manual adjustments and corrections as needed.
- Prepares all internal & external financial statements to be presented to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee and Bondholders.
- Coordinates/works together with Staff Accountant on month end closing duties. Oversees/serves as a resource to Staff Accountant.
- Performs thorough self review of monthly statements and underlying support before submission to the Corporate Accounting/Budget Manager.
- Completes monthly general ledger account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
- Assists in the compilation of data required for annual financial statement audit and IRS Form 990’s.
- Calculates all ratios required to be monitored by bond covenants (debt service coverage ratio, liquidity, debt to capitalization).
- Assists in the compilation of annual operating and capital budgets.
- Acts as a resource for the department as well as a back-up during absences and peak periods.
- Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
- Assures continuous quality improvement by providing financial expertise that adapts financial data into meaningful information.
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Source : Hospital for Special Care