Connecticut Children's
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Accountants work in the Accounting department and perform 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 medium-risk GL accounts. They provide training and support to Staff Accountant I & II and Junior Staff Accountants and act as a lead resource for Accounting Manager in Accounting 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.
Overview Senior Accountants work in the Accounting department and perform duties including maintaining the general ledger, reviewing financial statements, preparing financial reports, assisting with audits and budgets, and reconciling GL accounts. They train and support junior staff and serve as a SME for ERP implementations and upgrades.
Responsibilities
Utilize GAAP to analyze, reconcile, and record complex financial transactions into the ERP; maintain supporting documentation and audit trail.
Monitor transactions for policy, procedure, and GAAP compliance.
Prepare timely and accurate consolidated financial reports for Connecticut Children’s affiliated companies.
Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses, including budget variance analyses and reconciliations.
Prepare monthly internal and annual audited financial statements.
Assess internal controls and risk areas; develop recommendations to strengthen controls.
Perform sub-ledger closings and reconcile to general ledger; ensure balances across trail balances, sub-ledgers, GLs and intercompany accounts.
Reconcile GL to budgeting system as necessary; assist in budget preparation.
Prepare analyses to support budgets for management review.
Reconcile accounts monthly; maintain documentation and schedules for auditing purposes.
Identify cost reduction opportunities and revenue enhancements.
Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits; review schedules prepared by junior staff for completeness and accuracy.
Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and coordinate with Accounting Manager and Controller for corrections.
Maintain internal controls and security; oversee annual Escheatment process.
Establish new GL codes as requested and ensure linkage with budget and financial statement systems.
Participate in ERP design, testing, training, and reconciliation; serve as Accounting SME for ERP matters; develop and update training materials for team members.
Oversee month-end closing schedule and coordinate with the team to meet deadlines.
Prepare preliminary cash flow statements (weekly) and a 13-week rolling forecast for the Accounting Manager.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings as required.
Prepare data in support of annual financial surveys as assigned.
Act as a back-up to the Accounting Manager for key banking and accounting functions as needed.
Other duties as assigned and support the organization’s mission and standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No formal supervisory responsibilities. Provides leadership and training to Accounting team members and acts as back-up to Accounting Manager for key banking and accounting functions.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field plus 7 years of accounting/auditing experience. Master’s degree and/or relevant certifications may be considered toward experience.
Position-Specific Education and/or Experience:
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of GAAP; strong math and analytical skills; experience with complex financial transactions (intercompany, eliminations, consolidations); advanced ERP experience including development, testing, and training.
License and/or Certification:
Required – None; Preferred – CPA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook); advanced GAAP knowledge; strong math and analytical abilities; experience with integrated ERP systems; ability to develop training materials and SOPs; strong documentation and audit trail practices.
Skills:
Ability to train others, analyze and reconcile financial data, conduct independent research, manage time and projects, review others’ work for accuracy, and maintain effective audit trails.
Abilities:
Read and implement policies, communicate clearly, work collaboratively and independently, perform complex financial analysis, train less experienced staff, and maintain training materials and SOPs.
Work Environment Hybrid office environment; may require occasional on-site work and longer hours during month-end close and audits.
About Us Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut dedicated to children. We offer pediatric care across 30+ specialties and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission drives our teams and patient care.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Senior Accountants work in the Accounting department and perform 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 medium-risk GL accounts. They provide training and support to Staff Accountant I & II and Junior Staff Accountants and act as a lead resource for Accounting Manager in Accounting 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.
Overview Senior Accountants work in the Accounting department and perform duties including maintaining the general ledger, reviewing financial statements, preparing financial reports, assisting with audits and budgets, and reconciling GL accounts. They train and support junior staff and serve as a SME for ERP implementations and upgrades.
Responsibilities
Utilize GAAP to analyze, reconcile, and record complex financial transactions into the ERP; maintain supporting documentation and audit trail.
Monitor transactions for policy, procedure, and GAAP compliance.
Prepare timely and accurate consolidated financial reports for Connecticut Children’s affiliated companies.
Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses, including budget variance analyses and reconciliations.
Prepare monthly internal and annual audited financial statements.
Assess internal controls and risk areas; develop recommendations to strengthen controls.
Perform sub-ledger closings and reconcile to general ledger; ensure balances across trail balances, sub-ledgers, GLs and intercompany accounts.
Reconcile GL to budgeting system as necessary; assist in budget preparation.
Prepare analyses to support budgets for management review.
Reconcile accounts monthly; maintain documentation and schedules for auditing purposes.
Identify cost reduction opportunities and revenue enhancements.
Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits; review schedules prepared by junior staff for completeness and accuracy.
Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and coordinate with Accounting Manager and Controller for corrections.
Maintain internal controls and security; oversee annual Escheatment process.
Establish new GL codes as requested and ensure linkage with budget and financial statement systems.
Participate in ERP design, testing, training, and reconciliation; serve as Accounting SME for ERP matters; develop and update training materials for team members.
Oversee month-end closing schedule and coordinate with the team to meet deadlines.
Prepare preliminary cash flow statements (weekly) and a 13-week rolling forecast for the Accounting Manager.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings as required.
Prepare data in support of annual financial surveys as assigned.
Act as a back-up to the Accounting Manager for key banking and accounting functions as needed.
Other duties as assigned and support the organization’s mission and standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No formal supervisory responsibilities. Provides leadership and training to Accounting team members and acts as back-up to Accounting Manager for key banking and accounting functions.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field plus 7 years of accounting/auditing experience. Master’s degree and/or relevant certifications may be considered toward experience.
Position-Specific Education and/or Experience:
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of GAAP; strong math and analytical skills; experience with complex financial transactions (intercompany, eliminations, consolidations); advanced ERP experience including development, testing, and training.
License and/or Certification:
Required – None; Preferred – CPA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook); advanced GAAP knowledge; strong math and analytical abilities; experience with integrated ERP systems; ability to develop training materials and SOPs; strong documentation and audit trail practices.
Skills:
Ability to train others, analyze and reconcile financial data, conduct independent research, manage time and projects, review others’ work for accuracy, and maintain effective audit trails.
Abilities:
Read and implement policies, communicate clearly, work collaboratively and independently, perform complex financial analysis, train less experienced staff, and maintain training materials and SOPs.
Work Environment Hybrid office environment; may require occasional on-site work and longer hours during month-end close and audits.
About Us Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut dedicated to children. We offer pediatric care across 30+ specialties and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission drives our teams and patient care.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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