Senior Accountant

Location: Colfax

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Colfax, WAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100379
*** Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.
*** The Senior Accountant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to general ledger accountability, financial reporting, budget preparation and support, and other finance related projects.
** STANDARD EXPECTATIONS
*** Promotes a Positive Working Environment  + Conducts oneself in line with organization’s mission, values and standards of behavior.  + Accepts change and challenges with a positive attitude.  + Consistently adheres to organizational policy.
* Communicates Effectively  + Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.  + Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.  + Responds to communications in a timely manner.
* Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively  + Follows procedures.  + Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.  + Performs other duties as assigned.
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Accounting and General Ledger
* Completes timely and accurately the monthly closing process and prepares financial statements and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
* Tracks grant income and expenditures as required.
* Reconciles accounts timely and frequently.
* Prepare, review, and post journal entries including recurring monthly entries, accruals, and adjusting entries to the general ledger.
* Maintain fixed asset accounting and ensure proper capitalization, depreciation, and reporting.
* Perform detailed account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
* Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
* Coordinate and execute month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and all required reports are generated.
* Collaborate with key departments to gather information for monthly financial statements and departmental reporting.
* Prepare and analyze financial statements and variance reports; support hospital leadership with financial decision-making.
* Monitor compliance with internal controls over general ledger activities and participate in periodic process improvements.
* Provide backup support to other accounting operations such as accounts payable, payroll, and cash receipts, as necessary.
* Ensure all financial records are retained according to policy and are organized for efficient retrieval and audit purposes.

Regulatory
* Assist with annual state and external financial audit.
* Assist in preparation of Medicare cost reports.
* Assist with internal and external audits by providing needed documentation and explanations for general ledger accounts.
* Prepares and files timely periodic reports with agencies such as the Washington State Hospital Association, the Washington State Department of Health, the Washington State Department of Revenue, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

Annual Capital and Operating Budget
* Supports the CFO and other leaders in preparation of the annual capital and operating budget.
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing general ledger and historical data as needed.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * Required* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other related field.
* 2 years professional accounting experience
* Thorough knowledge of GAAP, hospital accounting principles, and relevant federal/state healthcare regulations.
* Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Lawson, Meditech, or other healthcare ERP systems)
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Preferred
* Certified as a Public Accountant.
* Experience in an acute hospital setting.
* Strong proficiency in Workday ERP system
** WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
** This position is primarily worked in an office environment.  Primarily stationary with occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching carrying, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 20lbs.  The position requires…