Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY
Under moderate supervision, the Senior Accountant performs various accounting tasks to support the Finance Department.
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
Works closely with all departments necessary to ensure that the processes, programs and services are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with CHG policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead the month-end accounting close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as other supporting schedules as required
* Perform comparative variance analysis every month, including analyzing and thoroughly documenting all material fluctuations, and presenting such findings to senior management in monthly pre-close trial balance review meetings
* Assist with all internal and external financial statement reporting, including preparation of statements of cash flows, drafting of financial statement footnotes, and preparation and maintenance of tie-out binders
* Assist with the development and preparation of internal financial reporting packages (including dashboards, FLASH reporting, and other ad-hoc analyses) for senior and executive management
* Walkthrough and document significant accounting processes and related internal controls in support of the development of a revised accounting manual
* Assist with information systems setup and spreadsheet automation, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting and financial reporting processes
* Prepare schedules in support of various quarterly and annual financial audits and reviews
* Assist with operational treasury management activities, as well as related reporting requirements
* Actively cross train with other senior accounting staff and serve as backup for such duties
* Train and mentor junior staff
* Perform other special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and analysis as assigned
Qualifications
EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree in accounting required
* Active CPA License a plus
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
* Five years of progressive experience in accounting or auditing; and/or equivalent experience in public accounting
* Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles, financial statements, accounting theory, and internal controls
* Personal commitment to excellence, integrity, and honesty in all dealings
* Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships with other team members both within and outside of the Finance department
* Self-motivated, with a strong desire for continuous learning and the ability to drive process improvement
* Relentless attention to detail
* Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, lookup and logic functions, charting/graphing, etc.
* Experience with mid-tier accounting and financial reporting software required; Sage 300 a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Prolonged periods of sitting
* May be required to work evenings and weekends
Must have current authorization to work in the USA
Community Health Group is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and trainings. Community Health Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, see Personnel Policy 3101 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action .