Accountant

Now is the time to join Pacific Dental Services. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!
The primary role of the Accountant is to support general accounting in the month-end close cycle and in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for supporting general accounting in the month-end close cycle by preparing journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded
* Prepare and maintain inventory, construction-in-progress, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure balances are valid and accurate
* Assist with preparing pro-forma budget to actual cost variance analysis for projects to ensure costs are valid, accurately allocated, and align with budget. Identify and analyze discrepancies to determine root cause. - Evaluate invoices to determine whether the costs can be capitalized align with generally accepted accounting principles
* Review current procedures and recommend scalable solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of department transactions and projects
* Supporting Regional Finance Directors by researching and responding to inquiries and preparing journal entries
* Identify and analyze discrepancies to determine root cause and corrective solution
* Independently calculate monthly accruals for lab, supply, property tax and utility expenditures by analyzing and interpreting historical trends
* Perform expense analysis identify accounting methodology and propose an efficient approach, as needed
* Conceptualize and prepare financial reports and other reports as needed
* Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as needed
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Accounting or Finance, and 2+years of accounting experience is required. In lieu of degree, 3+ years of professional experience is required
Preferred
* Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise resource planning application preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work
* Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
* Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, proactive, ambitious, customer service focused
* Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information
* Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community
* Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team
* Problem solving skills to gather & analyze information in order to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action
* Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information. Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action
* Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others
Benefits
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition Reimbursement
* 401K
* Paid time to volunteer in your local community
Pacific Dental Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.