Accountant II

Objective and Purpose:

The Accountant II is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the multi-entity organization. This role plays a key part in day-to-day accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and monthly close processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-location or healthcare setting, with strong attention to detail and a working knowledge of GAAP. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for multiple dental practices/entities consistently meeting established deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and intercompany transactions. 
• Perform balance sheet and bank account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items on a timely basis. 
• Review and analyze monthly P&L results, researching significant fluctuations and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately.. 
• Support general ledger maintenance and ensure data accuracy and integrity. 
• Assist in preparing financial statements and internal reports. 
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances with general ledger entries. 
• Collaborate with operational teams to collect data and ensure financial accuracy. 
• Assist in developing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and efficiencies. 
• Maintain organized and complete documentation supporting all accounting entries and reconciliations. 
• Perform other accounting and financial reporting duties and special projects as assigned. 
• Support external audits by preparing requested schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. 
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper account coding, department allocations, and supporting documentation. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience; experience in a healthcare or multi-entity environment is preferred. 
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or other ERP systems). 
• Strong understanding of GAAP and basic accounting principles. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas). 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. 
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow within the role. 
• Experience working in a multi-entity or high-volume accounting environment preferred. 

 Expectations:  

• Perform  thorough review of all work before submission, with minimal errors. 
•  Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial records across multiple dental practice entities. 
• Ensure all journal entries, reconciliations, and reports are error-free and delivered on schedule. 
• Ability to practively issues. 
• Consistently meet month-end and quarter-end close deadlines. 
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, ensuring timely resolution of variances or discrepancies. 
• Work with operations, billing, payroll, and accounts payable teams to gather accurate data and support integrated financial reporting. 
• Follow internal controls and accounting policies. 
• Assist in refining and documenting accounting processes for scalability and audit readiness. 
• Stay current with accounting standards, particularly in h