Senior Accountant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Astera Health in Wadena, MN seeks a Senior Accountant to apply accounting principles, analyze financials and prepare accurate reports. This role supports monthly and year-end closes, ensures compliance, and partners with management on budget analyses. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting and 3+ years of related experience.

The position offers a typical daytime schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to optimize financial processes within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years’ experience in financial systems, budgets, reporting, analysis, and auditing.
• Knowledge of GAAP and auditing practices.
• Ability to meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and year-end closes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and improvements.
• Maintain accounting records in compliance with policies.
• Assist in budget analysis and departmental procedure improvements.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Financial reporting

Auditing

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

# Senior AccountantWadena, MN 56482## OverviewSalary Range$32.82 - $49.24 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayCategoryFinance## DescriptionOur finance team is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant! The schedule is Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30 pm. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.**Job Summary/Success in this role looks like:** The primary function of this position is to be responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.**Essential Duties:**1. Supports the mission of Astera Health through personal conduct and behaviors that contribute ideas and suggestions, is helpful and friendly, demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality, and adheres to organizational policies and rules.2. Be a role model of Astera Health culture and core values.3. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly financial statements.4. Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.5. Responsible for ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met and reports are completed accurately.6. Prepare financial management reports.7. Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes.8. Assist in the development of departmental procedure manual while suggesting areas for improvement.9. Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.10. Analyzes financial and performance data to identify trends, patterns, and root causes.11. Continuous management and support of departmental budget analysis.12. Conducts quantitative and/or qualitative analyses of performance and helps identify and prioritize improvement opportunities13. Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.14. Become ERP subject matter expert and help identify areas where technical solutions would improve business performance.15. Monitor, recommend, and implement improvements to current methodologies and practices.*Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.*## Qualifications**Required Qualifications:**1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting2. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing practices and principles.3. 3+ years’ experience in management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, and auditing.4. Or combined years of relevant education and experience to perform the essential duties of this position.