Senior Accountant

Req Number 137539Job DescriptionConducts complex and critical financial studies and analyses for the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports. Responsible for the compilation of annual budgets and collecting pertinent information for third party audits. Maintains general accounting records for entities of responsibility and acts as the first point of contact for accounting issues for the assigned business entity/book of businessJob ResponsibilityPrepares and reviews monthly fiscal reports and all supporting schedules to reflect financial status of assigned business entities in a timely mannerDevelops working relationships with operations team members and creates an open line of communication and support between the finance and operations teamsPrepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense journal entries by compiling and analyzing account informationMaintains detailed monthly, quarterly, or annual reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy of the general ledgerPerforms monthly reconciliations of bank balances to the general ledger cash accounts, recording adjustments as necessaryAssists in determining the adequacy of inpatient and outpatient reserves for doubtful accountsValidates, analyzes, and organizes data to report on variances between actual and budgeted financial results for complex business entitiesAssists in annual budget process. Coordinates the compilation of the annual budget (and related package) and assists with the reconciliation of its components to ensure completenessMaintains integrity of accounting records by reviewing, investigating, and correcting errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reportsAcquires in-depth knowledge of accounting software system to provide instruction and direction to co-workers to facilitate implementation of proper procedures.Applies general accepted accounting principles in the maintenance of the General Accounting system of the organizationAssists in system-wide financial analyses and projects as assignedPrepares and compiles required documentation for external auditors. Also provides assistance to any audits by government agencies related to their specific areas of responsibilityCollaborates with Management to collect financial and operational data for organization wide analysesWork assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factorsMakes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach and completion of own tasks/responsibilities of substantial complexityWork is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.Normally receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work, general instruction on new assignments. Often determines methods/approach to work/projects and establishes own work priorities and timelinesSome functional supervision of duties and tasks for Accountants and Leads Accountants and other support staffDevelops and modifies department processes to meet specialized needsPerforms related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here but considered related are not essential functions.Job QualificationBachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent, required3-5 years of related accounting experience, requiredAdvanced proficiency in Excel, requiredStrong interpersonal skills, requiredAdditional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $58,540-$92,650/yearIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.