Sr. Accountant

Waveny Brand; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, is seeking an accounting professional with CPA certification and experience in preparing financial statements. Responsibilities include managing accounts, supporting the annual budget process, and training staff. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in healthcare, and will demonstrate strong skills in time management and attention to detail. Competitive candidates should apply to join this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• CPA certified.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years accounting experience (healthcare) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and analyze accounting information.
• Maintain accounts and records; reconcile accounts.
• Assist in the annual budget process and training staff.
• Collaborates with external auditors.
• Assists in annual budget process.
• Trains staff on new software and streamlines processes.
• Tracks and records daily cash deposit logs.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures.
• Responds to accounting questions by researching data.
• Supports mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and networking.
• Completes related duties as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Deadline-Oriented

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

PC Proficiency

Productivity

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of the consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Working with external auditors
• Assist in annual budget process
• Training staff on new software and streamlining processes
• Track and record daily cash deposit logs
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization objectives by completing related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in healthcare preferred but not required.
• Skills and areas of interest should include: Accounting, SFAS Rules, Reporting Skills, Deadline-Oriented, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, PC Proficiency, Productivity, Verbal Communication

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