Senior Accountant

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

This position reports directly to the Manager of Technical Accounting. Key responsibilities of the role include preparing, analyzing, researching and adjusting financial statements as part of the month-end close process for management presentation. Creates relevant work papers, schedules and reconciliations. Reviews and comprehends financial indicators and results of operations and variances from budget and historical results. Assists with researching technical accounting and financial reporting issues as well as ad hoc financial analysis and projects.

Coordinates with local accounting teams regarding financial transactions and resolution of unusual balances or variances. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.

• Performs general accounting functions/processes.
• Responsible for executing assigned month end close process responsibilities of Wellstar Health Systems financial statements.
• Prepares journal entries and maintains document analysis and support.
• Assists with the application of GAAP to new transactions, where applicable.
• Maintains appropriate procedure documentation and adheres to Wellstar policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all month-end close and compliance timelines are met.
• Performs balance sheet and income statement analyses and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvement initiatives for specific areas of responsibility.
• Assists with preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and compliance reporting.
• Supports annual audits.
• Coordinates with local accounting and finance teams on financial transactions and resolution of unusual balances or variances.
• Special projects, as assigned (e.g., acquisitions, accounting, and reporting).
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance;
Master’s Degree or MBA in Accounting/Masters in Business Administration.

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

CPA - Certified Public Accountant - Upon Hire Preferred.

Minimum 3 years experience in finance, accounting.

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