Accountant Lead - Accounting

Description Summary

The Accountant Lead is responsible for preparing general ledger month-end journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, reviewing journal entries as assigned, and performing financial statement analysis relevant to their assigned functional accounting team. Functional Accounting Teams include Cash Accounting, Fixed Assets Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Investments and Foundation Accounting, Prepaid Asset, Deferred Revenue, and Notes Payable Accounting, Inventory and Supplies Accounting, Physician Guarantees and Physician Fees Accounting, Purchased Services and Non-Patient Accounts Receivable Accounting, Contract Labor and Utilities Accounting, Joint Venture Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, Allocations, and Eliminations, Lease Accounting, Technical Accounting, Health Plan Accounting, Physician Group Accounting, Grant Accounting.

• Requires a strong understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Evaluates the appropriateness of journal entries and explains the impact to financial statements.
• Analyzes and provides variance explanations related to assigned areas.
• Completes monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assists the Accounting Manager with supervision and training of accountants.
• Participates in month-end financial review calls with regional CFOs.
• Supports other teams across the System with information requests and resolves issues.
• Drives process improvements and assists with year-end external audits.
• Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Experience in accounting, with 7 years required, preferably including general ledger and healthcare accounting.
• Candidates seeking CPA license preferred; some assistance available for those seeking licensing.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to problem solve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of healthcare-specific accounting issues.
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• Knowledge of Infor CloudSuite relevant to the assigned functional area.