Accountant Senior

BBSS Beyond Blue; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue Corporation seeks a Senior Accountant to perform comprehensive accounting and financial analysis in alignment with GAAP, GASB/FASB, and internal policies. You will identify risks, propose improvements, and serve as a trusted advisor to finance and operations, delivering timely insights to support strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across finance and business partners, leading audit activities and ensuring accurate financial reporting while driving efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience in a relevant area.
• CPA preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings and work in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GAAP, GASB/FASB compliance and internal controls.
• Review complex financial statements, variance reports and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvements and provide guidance to teams.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and financial analyses for decision-making.
• Lead or support internal and external audits and ensure readiness.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Accountant Senior Requisition Number: R-000004969 Department Name: Shared Services Work Location: Business Service Center Grade Level: 12 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

Job Summary Performs comprehensive accounting and financial analysis to ensure accurate preparation, reconciliation, and reporting of financial statements in compliance with GAAP, GASB/FASB, and internal policies. Identifies trends, risks, and opportunities, recommending process improvements and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic objectives. Serves as a trusted advisor to finance and operational teams, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and providing guidance on complex accounting issues. Supports business performance by managing profitability, mitigating risk, and influencing decisions through timely and accurate financial insights.

Essential Functions

• Ensures compliance with GAAP, GASB/FASB, and internal policies through oversight of accounting processes and internal controls, and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Reviews and interprets complex financial statements, variance reports, journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory, providing actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Identifies, develops, and implements process improvements, providing guidance to team members and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Prepares ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and recommendations to support business objectives and decision-making.
• Leads or supports internal and external audit reviews, ensuring readiness, accuracy, and compliance, and providing solutions for complex accounting issues.
• Collaborates with finance, operations, and business partners to ensure accurate financial reporting and support organizational goals.
• Serves as an escalation point for accounting issues, providing guidance and solutions to finance and operations teams.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, modeling excellent customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Experience Requirement

5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

CPA preferred

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Purpose-driven work is behind every aspect of our mission to advance Kentucky – from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment. We're looking for talented, dedicated individuals to help us support this vital mission and make a difference in the lives of Kentuckians and beyond. Join us as we build a future grounded in service, collaboration and excellence, one where your talents help move our Commonwealth forward. Beyond Blue Corporation, an affiliated entity of the University of Kentucky, is a strategic vehicle to support the university's growth. Beyond Blue is a nonprofit company that allows the university to abide by all public entity rules and laws while allowing leaders to have some separation and distinctiveness to focus on one core business. The UK Board of Trustees appoints the Beyond Blue Board of Directors and the directors of any of its subsidiary companies.