The Senior Accountant supports management in a broad range of activities, including journal entries, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and analysis. The position supports the timeliness and accuracy of the accounting close process adhering to regulations and internal controls; additionally providing insight for decision-making processes.

DUTIES

  

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant supports management in a broad range of activities, including journal entries, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and analysis. The position supports the timeliness and accuracy of the accounting close process adhering to regulations and internal controls; additionally providing insight for decision-making processes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

General Ledger Management

• Performs analysis of the monthly financial data, including assets, liabilities, and payroll; analyzes balance sheet entries to the general ledger as part of the monthly closing process.

• Reconciles accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.

• Tracks program expenses/cost and revenue/funding.

• Maintains complex accounting records in compliance with State and Federal regulations and guidelines supporting the planning, preparing, maintaining, monitoring, and evaluating financial records and reports.

• Provides expertise and assistance to the Accounting Manager, Controller and other department heads as requested.

• Supports accounting operations, including accounts payables, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense management.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline the accounting close process, improve efficiency, and enhance controls.

• Participates in the preparation and providing support in the coordination of documents for external audits and internal audits; collaborates with auditors to address inquiries and implement audit recommendations.

• Assists with the submissions of government and funder reports and filings related to accounting operations.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of best practices and internal control procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Other duties and special projects assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

                                                       

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• Master’s Degree Desired. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is highly desired.

• 5+ years of experience in Accounting required. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.

• Position may require some travel.

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.

• Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.

• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Free from alcohol and drug abuse.

• Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Professional Accountant preferred. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

• Accounting software (i.e., NetSuite, etc.) 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 - 2/3, 2/3+]

• Stand: -1/3

• Walk: -