Sr. Staff Accountant

LocumTenens.com; Alpharetta (GA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the healthcare sector seeks a Sr. Staff Accountant in Alpharetta, GA, responsible for month-end close and financial statement preparation. The role involves mentoring new staff and requires strong GAAP understanding, plus extensive accounting experience. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Formación

• 5+ years as a general ledger accountant is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information.

Responsabilidades

• Assists in month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Reviews and resolves problems as they are identified.
• Serves as an informal mentor for new hires.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Workday

Descripción del empleo

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The Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in month-end close, account reconciliations, filings with government agencies, and preparation of financial statements. This role assists in analyzing, comparing, and researching current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure proper classification and comparison to budget. This position reviews and resolves problems as they are identified. The Sr. Staff Accountant serves as an informal mentor for new hires.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

General Ledger Accounting –70%

• Participates in financial meetings
• Performs daily journal entries
• Ensures accurate and timely GL entries to process the month-end close
• Performs account reconciliations to support accurate bookkeeping
• Completes and submits government filings
• Responds to financial questions from internal customers
• Researches issues and troubleshoots for potential solutions
• Performs third-party fee management including reconciliation, processing, accruing, and remitting payment
• Completes account and variance analysis
• Documents current changes in processes, revising the procedure manual as needed
• Assists in analyzing, comparing, and researching current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure proper classification and comparison to budget
• Assist with year-end audit
• Serves as SME for General Ledger

Informal Mentor to New Staff Accountants - 30%

• Serves as informal mentor to new associates and assists with training
• May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

• Communicates with external service providers

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• 5+ years as a general ledger accountant required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Working knowledge of financial management systems, Workday a plus
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to mentor and train new associates
• KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Business Insight Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Collaborates Manages Complexity Values Differences Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Directs Work Plans & Aligns Instills Trust Self-Development
• PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements
• May be able to sit or stand
• Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
• Ability to interpret various instructions
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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