Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Accountant Sr
Wilkes Barre
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PA
Full Time
Job Summary
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting activities, including month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting audits, and providing critical accounting insights to assist with financial decision-making. The Senior Staff Accountant works independently on routine tasks and takes on more complex accounting responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Essential Functions
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting activities, including month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting audits, and providing critical accounting insights to assist with financial decision-making. The Senior Staff Accountant works independently on routine tasks and takes on more complex accounting responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Essential Functions
- Performs and reviews monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepares and analyzes financial statements, variance reports, and other management reports to track financial performance and identify trends.
- Reconciles complex accounts, including intercompany transactions, cash management, fixed assets, and tax-related accounts.
- Supports tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance efforts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to external agencies as needed.
- Assists with financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, collaborating with finance teams on budgeting processes.
- Provides technical accounting support and research, ensuring proper treatment of financial transactions under relevant accounting guidelines.
- Prepares reports for external filings, including SEC forms (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other regulatory requirements where applicable.
- Identifies and implements process improvements, streamlining accounting functions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, and financial analysts, to ensure transparency and compliance in financial operations.
- Ensures compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company accounting policies, supporting audit requests and internal control processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required or
- A combination of education and significant experience in accounting or finance may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit required
- Experience in corporate accounting, tax, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, or financial reporting preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general accounting principles.
- Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and financial reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently on complex accounting tasks and financial research.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred