Senior Accountant

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the month-end close, prepare journal entries, and perform balance sheet reconciliations within our Accounting Department. The role collaborates with Finance and Operations teams to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

You will prepare analyses, assist with the annual budget and audits, and identify process improvements. A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 5–7 years of experience are required; CPA and healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-7 years accounting experience.
• CPA and healthcare accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Coordinate with internal/external audits and provide documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance/Operations on GL coding and processes.
• Drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication

General Ledger

MS Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organization skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

General Ledger software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 Oice 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:

$62,500.00- $91,000.00

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans