Connecticut Children's
Overview
Senior Accountants work in the Accounting department and perform a variety of duties, including maintaining the general ledger (GL), reviewing financial statements, preparing financial reports, assisting with internal and external audits and budget processes, and reconciling high-risk GL accounts with review of low- to mid-risk GL accounts. They provide training and support to Staff Accountant I & II and Junior Staff Accountants and act as a lead resource for the Accounting Manager in department matters. Senior Accountants have comprehensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of accounting and possess an advanced level of expertise in accounting and are capable of assisting less experienced team members.
Responsibilities
Utilize GAAP to analyze, reconcile, and record complex financial transactions into the ERP; maintain supporting documentation and audit trails; monitor transactions for policy and GAAP compliance; prepare timely and accurate reporting of consolidated financial results for all Connecticut Children’s affiliated companies.
Provide guidance and oversight to Jr. and Staff I & II Accountants; train new team members as directed; serve as a Subject Matter Expert for ERP implementations and upgrades.
Position Specific Role Responsibilities
Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement, and budget variance analyses and reconciliations.
Prepares monthly internal and annual audited financial statements.
Assesses internal controls, including risk assessments, review of risk areas, and develops recommendations for enhancements to controls.
Performs sub-ledger closings, posting and reconciles to general ledger balances; ensures that trail balances, sub-ledgers, GLs and intercompany accounts are in balance; reconciles GL to budgeting system as necessary.
Prepares analyses to assist in the preparation of budgets for review by management.
Reconciles accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance; maintains documentation and supporting schedules for auditing purposes.
Recommends ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
Prepares documentation and schedules for internal and external Auditors; reviews schedules prepared by Jr and Staff I & II for completeness and accuracy.
Analyzes financial statements for discrepancies and recommends corrections to the Accounting Manager and Controller as necessary.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Directs and oversees the annual Escheatment process.
Establishes new GL codes as requested and ensures appropriate linkage with ancillary budget and financial statement systems as required.
Participates in ERP design, testing, training and reconciliation; serves as Accounting SME on ERP; prepares and updates training materials and provides education to team members as needed.
Oversees month-end closing schedule and coordinates with team members to ensure deadlines are met.
Prepares weekly preliminary cash flow statements, including a 13-week rolling forecast, for review by the Accounting Manager.
Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings as required.
Prepares data in support of and completes annual financial surveys as assigned.
Serves as back-up to the Accounting Manager for key banking and accounting functions as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values, and CCMC standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities No formal supervisory responsibilities. Responsible for providing leadership and training to the Accounting team. Serves as back-up to the Accounting Manager for key banking and accounting functions.
Qualifications Education and/or Experience Required
Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field plus 7 years of accounting/auditing experience. Master’s level degree and/or relevant certifications or credentials may be considered toward experience.
Position Specific Job Education and/or Experience
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of GAAP; advanced math and analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience with complex financial transactions such as intercompany transactions, eliminations and consolidations.
Advanced experience with ERP systems, including development, testing and training.
License and/or Certification Required
Required - None
Preferred - CPA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Knowledge: Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook); advanced knowledge of GAAP; strong math and analytical abilities; experience with integrated ERP systems; training experience desired; development of internal accounting controls and SOPs.
Skills: Ability to train others on automated systems; strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities; problem solving; time management; project management; ability to review others’ work and maintain audit trails.
Abilities: Read and follow policies; attention to detail; professional communication; ability to work in a team and independently; ability to perform complex financial analysis; ability to train less experienced team members; ability to develop training materials and SOPs.
About Us Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
Utilize GAAP to analyze, reconcile, and record complex financial transactions into the ERP; maintain supporting documentation and audit trails; monitor transactions for policy and GAAP compliance; prepare timely and accurate reporting of consolidated financial results for all Connecticut Children’s affiliated companies.
Provide guidance and oversight to Jr. and Staff I & II Accountants; train new team members as directed; serve as a Subject Matter Expert for ERP implementations and upgrades.
Position Specific Role Responsibilities
Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement, and budget variance analyses and reconciliations.
Prepares monthly internal and annual audited financial statements.
Assesses internal controls, including risk assessments, review of risk areas, and develops recommendations for enhancements to controls.
Performs sub-ledger closings, posting and reconciles to general ledger balances; ensures that trail balances, sub-ledgers, GLs and intercompany accounts are in balance; reconciles GL to budgeting system as necessary.
Prepares analyses to assist in the preparation of budgets for review by management.
Reconciles accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance; maintains documentation and supporting schedules for auditing purposes.
Recommends ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
Prepares documentation and schedules for internal and external Auditors; reviews schedules prepared by Jr and Staff I & II for completeness and accuracy.
Analyzes financial statements for discrepancies and recommends corrections to the Accounting Manager and Controller as necessary.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Directs and oversees the annual Escheatment process.
Establishes new GL codes as requested and ensures appropriate linkage with ancillary budget and financial statement systems as required.
Participates in ERP design, testing, training and reconciliation; serves as Accounting SME on ERP; prepares and updates training materials and provides education to team members as needed.
Oversees month-end closing schedule and coordinates with team members to ensure deadlines are met.
Prepares weekly preliminary cash flow statements, including a 13-week rolling forecast, for review by the Accounting Manager.
Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings as required.
Prepares data in support of and completes annual financial surveys as assigned.
Serves as back-up to the Accounting Manager for key banking and accounting functions as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values, and CCMC standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities No formal supervisory responsibilities. Responsible for providing leadership and training to the Accounting team. Serves as back-up to the Accounting Manager for key banking and accounting functions.
Qualifications Education and/or Experience Required
Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field plus 7 years of accounting/auditing experience. Master’s level degree and/or relevant certifications or credentials may be considered toward experience.
Position Specific Job Education and/or Experience
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of GAAP; advanced math and analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience with complex financial transactions such as intercompany transactions, eliminations and consolidations.
Advanced experience with ERP systems, including development, testing and training.
License and/or Certification Required
Required - None
Preferred - CPA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Knowledge: Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook); advanced knowledge of GAAP; strong math and analytical abilities; experience with integrated ERP systems; training experience desired; development of internal accounting controls and SOPs.
Skills: Ability to train others on automated systems; strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities; problem solving; time management; project management; ability to review others’ work and maintain audit trails.
Abilities: Read and follow policies; attention to detail; professional communication; ability to work in a team and independently; ability to perform complex financial analysis; ability to train less experienced team members; ability to develop training materials and SOPs.
About Us Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr