Sr Accountant

Hunterdon Health; Bartles Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a full-time role in our finance team. The position supports month-end close, external reporting, and detailed account analyses within a healthcare setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–5 years of related experience, with advanced Excel skills and a solid knowledge of accounting principles. CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Three to five years of related accounting experience.
• Experience in healthcare or nonprofit finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries for assigned accounts.
• Perform monthly analyses and reconciliations including intercompany and grants management.
• Prepare financial reports in accordance with external reporting requirements.
• Download bank statements for reconciliations and entries.
• Analyze cost centers and compare budget vs actual.
• Provide ad hoc analyses to support management inquiries on revenue and expenses.
• Assist with year-end audit by assembling schedules and documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting principles

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. , 2100 Wescott Drive , Flemington , NJ

Full-time

M-F, 8:30am -5pm , Day shift

Hiring Range: $66,144.00 - $82,683.47 Annually

PositionSummary

• This position performs a wide variety of accounting duties such as participating in the month-end close of the general ledger, submitting reports to external parties and preparing various account analyses. The position requires the ability to problem solve and work both independently and in a group.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter various journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring all activity is recorded
• Perform various account analyses and reconciliations on a monthly basis, including intercompany transactions, accruals and specialty areas of accounting including fund accounting and grants management, as applicable.
• Prepare financial reports in compliance with external reporting requirements
• Download monthly and quarterly bank statements for bank reconciliations and journal entries
• Performs detailed analyses of assigned cost centers and compares budget to actual and prior periods
• Perform ad hoc analyses to support management inquiries for revenue and expenses as needed
• Assists with financial reporting by gathering and reporting statistical information
• Assist with year-end audit by assembling supporting documents and providing prepared schedules.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Preferred

• None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Required

• Three to five years of directly related professional prior experience required

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare or non-profit finance preferred
• Two to three years accounting experience in a certified public accounting firm

License, Registry or Certification :

Required

None

Preferred

• CPA

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables
• Detailed knowledge of accounting principles
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work

Preferred

• Advanced Microsoft Office

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefitofferings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).