Senior Accountant: Financial Close & Reporting Lead

Astera Health; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Astera Health is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The role focuses on applying accounting principles to analyze financial information, prepare accurate financial reports, and maintain strong internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of experience managing financial systems, budgets, and audits. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with a comprehensive benefits package and strong emphasis on work-life

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and auditing practices and principles.
• 3+ years’ experience in management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly financial statements.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Develop departmental procedure manuals and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor revenues and expenses and perform variance analysis.

Skills

GAAP

Auditing

Financial reporting

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Astera Health is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The role focuses on applying accounting principles to analyze financial information, prepare accurate financial reports, and maintain strong internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of experience managing financial systems, budgets, and audits. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with a comprehensive benefits package and strong emphasis on work-life