General Ledger Accountant II R39601 Accounting

Req#: R39601
Category(s): Finance, Accounting
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$59,758.00 – $68,681.00 – $81,224.00

Location
: 280 Chestnut St Springfield MA

Schedule
: 8a-4:30p Monday-Friday; hybrid opportunity

* B109 – Gen Acctg-BMC, B165 – Corp Acctg-BAS, B890-BMP Acctg-BMF

This is an experienced level general accounting position reporting to the Senior Accountant.

The primary responsibilities of the General Ledger Accountant include:
Assisting with the provision of financial support to assure timely, accurate and efficient preparation of general ledger entries, account analysis, budget versus actual analysis, and financial statements.

• Perform month‑end work. Prepare entries submitted by departments to correct, reclassify or record transactions. Ensure entries are properly authorized by departments. Maintain control log for journal entry processing. Clear suspense post transactions. Reconcile accounts. Review reporting package.
• Perform year‑end work. Post necessary journal entries, review and reconcile accounts and activity, prepare and maintain year‑end audit work papers, flux and analyze variances, and respond to audit requests and questions.
• Prepare federal, state and local tax and other filings for not‑for‑profit and for‑profit entities, including 990, 990T, MA PC, MA 990T, 3
  
  ABC, Section 38D, Business Interruption Insurance. Prepare various U.S. Census filings. Provide and maintain necessary supporting work papers for all filings.
• Maintain monthly, quarterly and annual account revenue and expense analysis and other schedules as required.
• Monitor cost allocations for media Services, pharmacy, dietary, printing, photocopying, fringe benefits, etc. Review data submitted by department, prepare and input journal entries, including charges to intercompany ledgers.
• Prepare and post intercompany billings. Maintain supporting documentation for intercompany billings. Prepare reconciliation of intercompany accounts. Communicate with other accountants throughout the system to ensure timely reconciliation of intercompany accounts and prompt resolution of any discrepancies.
• Prepare miscellaneous billings. Coordinate preparation of billings according to schedule. Maintain sub ledgers for billing accounts. Monitor outstanding balances and report overdue balances for follow‑up. Monitor and reconcile cash receipts.
• Responsible for preparation and coordination of monthly bank reconciliations. Perform a cash proof, reconciling cash and investment accounts. Compare cash and investment transactions from multiple general ledger interfaces to bank data downloads and Treasury Service investment extracts to ensure the completeness and accuracy of reported cash and investment balances. Monitor and analyze prepaid account balances. Coordinate recording of prepaid amounts with Accounts Payable.
  
  Ensure timely and appropriate amortization of prepaid amounts.
• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile accounts receivable reserve model. Compile necessary data, load AR splits, CAP rates, and credit balances. Maintain and run macros in model. Review results for reasonableness and work with other departments to book reserves.
• Provide assistance and support to other personnel within the system. Respond to and research inquiries regarding the statement of expense and answer other questions as needed. Assist other financial personnel within the area as required or directed.
• Prepare monthly Health and Welfare Benefit Trust (HWBT) financial reporting, recording of activity, and reconciliation of accounts. Responsible for yearly HWBT audit including preparation of financial…