Sr Accountant

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 74,672 - 123,198; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting for affiliated entities and to prepare monthly financial reports for leadership review.

You will ensure accurate general ledger activity, coordinate month-end close with Brown University Health and its affiliates, and support annual tax filings and audits. Strong analytical skills and healthcare experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting for Brown University Health entities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyses.
• Close books monthly and coordinate with affiliates.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure accurate general ledger.
• Assist with annual audits and tax returns.
• Seek process improvements in financial operations.

Skills

CPA or CMA

Financial reporting

Multi-company statements

Tax filings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary

Under general direction of Manager, Accounting Operations, performs a variety of professional accounting duties, administers various automated sub-systems, monitors general ledger accounts, prepares and reviews entries to ensure the accuracy of all account figures, prepares numerous accounting/finance related reports and summaries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting for Brown University Health affiliated entities, including timely preparation of monthly financial reports and analyses.
• Maintain compliance with closing schedules of Brown University Health and its affiliates.
• Prepare journal entries for appropriate accounts; ensure all account activity recorded, corrections made, adjustments calculated, and closing entries prepared.
• Coordinate resolution of significant budget variances for the closing process.
• Review trial balances to identify input and accounting errors, resolve errors through analysis and correction entries.
• Review check requests and purchase requisitions to ensure adequate balance in non-research restricted funds prior to processing.
• Perform monthly review of deficit restricted funds and resolve issues with appropriate manager or director.
• Maintain chart of accounts within Corporate guidelines, including issuance and deletion of cost centers and accounts used to summarize financial performance.
• Maintain restricted fund report distribution lists.
• Gather data and assist in the preparation and consolidation of complex financial and statistical statements and summaries depicting the financial activities and status of Brown University Health’s affiliated entities.
• Perform analysis of various general ledger accounts by reviewing entries, compiling and comparing balances, interpreting trends and deviations from standards.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Conduct special analysis and work on special projects, prepare ad-hoc financial and statistical reports, reply to information requests.
• Work with Financial Operations and Information Systems personnel to coordinate updates, reconciliations and reporting of assigned areas.
• Prepare annual information reporting returns and annual tax returns of Brown University Health’s entities.
• Assist with preparation of schedules and analyses required for the annual financial statement audit; interact with audit staff to respond to inquiries.
• Seek and develop methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, initiate improvements to processes and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Designation of CPA or CMA preferred.
• Computer literate, especially in spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Three or more years of accounting experience, including preparation of multi-company financial statements, preparation of annual tax filings, extensive microcomputer applications and financial reporting, preferably in a health care environment.

Pay Range

$74,672.00 - $123,198.40

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No