Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. Previous experience in healthcare is a plus. This position has the potential to be hybrid or remote, providing flexibility for the right candidate.* As a Senior Accountant, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects and will play a key role in the success of our organization.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the daily direction and oversight of the accounting department. This position also ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, assists with general ledger conversions, completes the month-end close process, reconciliations, and assists the Finance Leader with special projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports all day-to-day accounting functions
Prepares timely and accurate financial statements
Performs general cost accounting
Conducts root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and develop effective solutions
Performs monthly bank reconciliations
Prepares periodic balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
Tracks income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, and ensures that all transactions are accurately recorded
Assists with G/L conversions
Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Prepares and posts month-end journal entries
Facilitates and completes client monthly close process
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
Performs ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested
Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations
Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff
Ensure documentation of assigned accounting processes in the Accounting Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Performs Treasury Management activities and reporting
Facilitates preparation and assistance of annual local/federal tax filings with tax preparers
Other job-related duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required
Minimum of five years of relevant experience required
Healthcare experience preferred
QuickBooks Online / NetSuite experience highly preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough understanding of, and ability to adhere to, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically
Process improvement mindset is essential
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Professional, dependable, trustworthy with a cooperative attitude
Excellent communication skills including listening, speaking, teaching, and presenting
Strong organizational and time management skills
Top notch management and supervisory skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires long periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.
*Must be a resident of Texas.
Emergicon requires satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screening.