Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a mission-driven healthcare organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will partner with executive leadership to manage core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial reporting, and support sound fiscal planning across a complex, multi-program environment. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, experience with claims-based healthcare finances, and a careful, analytical approach to month-end close and compliance.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the monthly and annual close cycle by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and ensuring reporting deadlines are met with accuracy.

- Produce and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, in alignment with applicable accounting standards.

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations such as accounts payable and payroll while maintaining adherence to established financial procedures and controls.

- Prepare, post, and validate journal entries to ensure transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger.

- Investigate account variances and reconcile sub-ledgers, bank activity, and other balance sheet accounts to resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Support the development of budgets and forecasts by compiling financial data, monitoring spending trends, and delivering monthly variance analysis.

- Manage accounting activities across more than ten programs, ensuring revenues and expenses are assigned, tracked, and reported accurately by program.

- Provide direction and quality review for the bookkeeper, offering guidance on workflow improvements and consistent accounting practices.

- Coordinate audit support and strengthen internal control processes by preparing documentation, assisting with tax-related filings, and promoting compliance with nonprofit and funder requirements. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting roles within nonprofit, healthcare, or similarly regulated environments.

- Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.

- Experience preparing financial statements and analyzing results to support informed business and program decisions.

- Familiarity with payroll processing, accounts payable functions, and internal control standards.

- Ability to manage financial reporting for multiple programs or cost centers with a high level of detail and accuracy.

- Proficiency in bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies across accounting records.

- Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in an operational finance setting.

- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with leadership and accounting staff.

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