Senior Accountant: GAAP, Grants & Financial Analysis

Talentify; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Health System is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform advanced accounting duties within the finance team. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, internal controls, and timely financial closes for multiple entities within the hospital system.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Management and 3+ years of accounting experience, with preferred exposure to healthcare industry and grant accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain department goals and objectives.
• Adhere to GAAP and internal control policies.
• Meet monthly close deadlines and audit deadlines.
• Prepare, maintain and post journal entries.
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for general ledger accounts.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations with Accounting Manager and leadership.
• Ownership of designated general ledger accounts.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for entities.
• Prepare or review monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns as needed.
• Provide documentation to management and auditors to support transactions.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP compliance

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Management

Job description

Merrimack Health System is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform advanced accounting duties within the finance team. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, internal controls, and timely financial closes for multiple entities within the hospital system.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Management and 3+ years of accounting experience, with preferred exposure to healthcare industry and grant accounting.