Senior Accountant - GAAP & Financial Close Expert

HealthPartners; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Senior Accountant in Minnesota to ensure proper GAAP accounting and accurate reporting. You will analyze accounts, perform reconciliations, and prepare statements, while collaborating with Finance teams across departments.

The role drives month-end close, posting of journal entries, expense allocations, and variance analysis, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement in a multisite environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years experience in related position.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong spreadsheet (Excel) skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting entries posted to the general ledger to ensure proper accounting of financial transactions.
• Participate in month-end close activities including journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Prepare and post expense allocation entries.
• Complete monthly variance analysis and financial statement preparation for assigned entities.
• Complete balance sheet account and subsystem reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Research reconciliation items to determine corrective action and prepare adjusting entries.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Prepare interim and year-end schedules for auditors as needed.
• Communicate issues and resolutions to Finance management.
• Review internal accounting controls and recommend improvements.

Skills

Strong spreadsheet (Excel) skills

Analytical and problem solving

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervisi

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle Financial Systems

Job description

HealthPartners is seeking a Senior Accountant in Minnesota to ensure proper GAAP accounting and accurate reporting. You will analyze accounts, perform reconciliations, and prepare statements, while collaborating with Finance teams across departments.

The role drives month-end close, posting of journal entries, expense allocations, and variance analysis, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement in a multisite environment.