Accountant Lead

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Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Oversee accounting operations for various assigned companies of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) health system. Work closely with Accounting teams and other MGB departments to review, analyze, and report the operating results of the assigned companies.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required. CPA or MBA preferred

* 5+ years of experience in accounting required

* 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred

* Public accounting/auditing experience is a plus.

* Knowledge of Workday GL/ERP systems is a plus.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes for assigned companies.

* Review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.

* Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.

* Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audits and resolve any discrepancies or issues.

* Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting and financial operations and implements necessary changes.

* Prepare, analyze, and communicate/report the operating results of assigned companies.

* Review activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, interpreting trends or deviations and making recommendations for corrective action.

* Ensure GAAP accounting standards and MGB accounting policies are strictly followed.

* Review balance sheet account reconciliations and provide Accounting teams with feedback to continually improve their reconciliations.

* Participate and routinely present in monthly close meetings.

* Perform ad hoc analyses of issues to support management inquiries for revenue and expenses, all performed within time sensitive deadlines and with a high degree of attention to detail.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

* Experience in translating and communicating key analyses and assumptions to Senior Management for decision-making.

* Excellent oral & written communications skills along with confidence and experience in presenting to small and large groups.

* Confidence and ability to prepare and present reports and analysis during group monthly financial close meetings with limited assistance.

* Strong Microsoft Office and Outlook skills with intermediate level (or better) Excel skills.

* Excellent organizational skills and ability/flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.

* Excellent analytical skills are required to effectively engage in systemic problem solving and innovative thinking in a timely, accurate, detail- oriented manner.

* Must be customer-service focused and a motivated self-starter.

* Ability to work effectively in teams and also autonomously in a deadline-driven environment.

* Ability to positively internalize constructive feedback for professional development.

* Ability to evaluate, propose, and implement process and/or account reconciliation improvements.

Working

Schedule:

Remote, M-F eastern standard business hours. Requires a quiet, secure, HIPAA-compliant working station.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $/Annual

Grade

7

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