Accountant (Intermediate): Grow, Analyze, Impact

Independent Health Association; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Health Association is seeking an Accountant-Intermediate to efficiently complete monthly and annual financial reports and support audit schedules. The role requires gathering information, resolving differences, and providing analytical reviews to management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting (CPA preferred) with 3+ years in accounting and strong knowledge of general ledger systems and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; 4 years' experience may substitute degree.
• Three years of accounting experience required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of general ledger systems and spreadsheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify problems and variances and propose resolutions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Compile and review monthly, quarterly and annual schedules for audit and management; respond to requests within deadlines.
• Prepare monthly financial statements using GAAP and SAP methods.
• Review accounts payable invoices for correct GL coding.
• Provide analytical summaries and variance analysis via standard reports.
• Investigate month-end variances and document findings with proposed solutions within 30 days of close.
• Generate financial summary reports for management using Workday or other accounting software.
• Prepare corporate tax returns as assigned and complete monthly reports on schedule.
• Maintain knowledge of GAAP, SAP and tax reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Workday

Excel

Job description

Independent Health Association is seeking an Accountant-Intermediate to efficiently complete monthly and annual financial reports and support audit schedules. The role requires gathering information, resolving differences, and providing analytical reviews to management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting (CPA preferred) with 3+ years in accounting and strong knowledge of general ledger systems and spreadsheets.