Senior Staff Accountant

WHO WE ARE
Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both the Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies nationwide. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for processing payments for all vendors, performing general ledger account and bank statement reconciliation, preparing journal entries and  assisting with preparing the financial statements, creating and maintaining periodic reporting, maintaining fixed asset system, assisting with annual budgeting, compiling new vendor applications and expenditures reporting, preparing statistical and financial reports for creditors and agencies, maintaining records retention, and assisting the Chief Financial Officer in preparation of miscellaneous confidential correspondence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Utilizes accounting system, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Perform Treasury Functions: daily downloads of banking transaction, book all payments and reconcile daily the designated bank account(s). Perform various complex account analyses and reconciliation.
• Process Vendor Invoices
• Reconciles the general operating account and payroll bank statements and enters the cash journals into the General Ledger.
• Work on weekly Cash Projections
• Maintains records retention log to facilitate the orderly file system of permanent records for adherence to record retention policy.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are going through the two-method approval process and entered timely in the system.
• Reconcile vendor accounts in the system to the vendor’s statement.
• Ensure accrual are entered and posted in a timely manner.
• Record accruals for all expenses in a timely manner
• Assist with the month-end closing process, conducting research and making correction journal entries for account discrepancies, prepares closing journal entries, posts accrual entries, and prepares financial statements.
• Assists Controller in compilation of miscellaneous confidential reports for use in collective bargaining unit negotiations.
• Maintains fixed asset schedule, which includes preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger to fixed assets schedules, and preparation of depreciation schedules for budgeting purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer knowledge skills required
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Good organization/Attention to detail
• Able to work at a moderate speed