Senior Accountant

This position will assist with the accurate and timely preparation of Sturdy Health financial statements. The position will participate in the month end close, accruals and monthly budget to actual reviews as needed. Position will be responsible for various balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid, inventories and fixed asset accounts. The position will also assist with various affiliate billings and intercompany reconciliations.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a Hospital environment
• Computer literate in Microsoft suite of applications with strong Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal communications skills, command of verbal and written English
• Ability to adapt to computer updates, changes and conversions
• Ability to problem solve, adapt to changing workloads and follow through with a request or problem with minimal supervision   

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to understand and apply General Accounting principles and procedures 
• Must be able to perform reconciliations, account analysis and prepare journal entries as needed
• The employee will be participating in a number of month end closing responsibilities, assist with preparation of annual tax returns and financial statements and be able to understand business processes 
• The position requires communication and team work with other departments

Education/Training:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Licenses/Certification:

• N/A

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA: Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS: Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Controller

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.