Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role within the Accounting Department and is responsible for the Month-End Financial close including: preparing monthly journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, financial analyses, system controls, management reports, assisting with the annual budget and audit processes, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. This position reports to the Accounting Manager, though you will have the opportunity to work with different members of the Accounting, Finance, and Operations teams.

Position: Senior Accountant       

Department: Accounting

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

JOB ROLES

• Support the month and year-end close process by preparing expense accruals, preparing and reviewing journal entries and ensuring accuracy of financial statements.
• Conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, providing audit query documentation upon request.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure proper general ledger coding of standard and non-standard transactions.
• Conducts a monthly variance analysis to budget and identifies variance causes and trends.
• Drive process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of accounting functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects and support other business initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-7 years accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA.
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Healthcare Accounting experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, ability to multitask, and prioritize deadlines and schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in General Ledger systems and Microsoft O􀆯ice Suite (Word and Excel) with the ability to train others.
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving, and organizations skills, with the ability to apply them in a non-profit healthcare environment.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor. Must be a dedicated team player with the willingness and ability to assist in other areas of the department as needed.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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