General Accounting - Senior Accountant

Hartford, CT, United States (Hybrid)

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Senior Accountants work in the Accounting department and perform a variety of duties such as maintaining the general ledger (GL), reviewing financial statements, preparing financial reports, assisting with internal and external audits and budget processes, and reconciling high risk GL accounts and review of low-med risk GL accounts. Provide training and support to Staff Accountant I & II and Junior Staff Accountants and be lead resource for Accounting Manager in Accounting Department matters.

Senior Accountants have comprehensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of accounting and possess an advanced level of expertise in Accounting and are capable of assisting less experienced team members.

Utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), responsible for the analysis, reconciliation and recording of complex financial transactions into the Enterprise Resource System (ERP) and maintain supporting documentation and audit trail. Monitor transactions for compliance with policies and procedures and GAAP.Preparation of timely and accurate reporting of consolidated financial results for all Connecticut Children’s affiliated companies. Mastery of all Jr and Staff I & II Accountant functions.

Provides guidance and oversight to the Jr. and Staff I & II Accountants. Trains new team members as directed. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all ERP implementations and upgrades.

• Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses and reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly internal and annual audited financial statements.
• Assesses internal controls, including risk assessments, review of risk areas and develops recommendations for enhancements to controls.
• Performs sub-ledger closings, posting and reconciles to general ledger account balances. Ensures that all trail balances, sub-ledgers, GLs and intercompany accounts are in balance. Reconcile GL to budgeting system as necessary.
• Prepares analyses to assist in the preparation of budgets for review by management.
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. Maintains documentation and supporting schedules for auditing purposes.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external Auditors. Reviews schedules prepared by Jr and Staff I & II for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and recommend corrections to Accounting Manager and Controller as necessary.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Directs and oversees the annual Escheatment process.
• Establishes new GL codes as requested and ensure…