PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of leadership in accounting. The Senior Accountant performs general and specialized accounting duties requiring advanced professional experience, knowledge and competency in a accounting principles and practices.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Prepare general and specialized reports and analyses relates to the organization's financial positions and performance.
• Provide general or specialized analysis in various accounting functions such as general accounting, fixed asset accounting, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Manage complex balance sheets accounts, perform routine reconciliations, resolve problems and discrepancies.
• Perform as subject matter expert in assigned areas of work and lead ERP implementation in such areas.
• Prepare detailed entries to accounting records and handle routine transactions such as allotments, disbursements, voucher preparation and remittances, and prepare standard journal and ledger entries.
• Prepare and verify various accounting entries for financial data processing system.
• Prepare audit documents.
• Receive remittances, post to proper accounts and prepare transmittal documents.
• Prepare and issue credit and debit memos.
• Maintain expense report controls and accounts.
• Manage activities related to vendor payments, including but not limited to researching issues, handling mail and checks, payment authorization.
• Perform payroll duties including timely and accurate processing to ensure compliance of laws and regulations including employee benefits.
• Provide interpretation of accounts, methods, and records.
• Participate in cross-function trainings and proactively seek learning opportunities.
• Submit recommendations for improving current processes when necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Work at computer on general ledger entries, reconciling accounts and preparing specialized reports, accounts payable, processing payroll. This function includes extensive amounts of typing and knowledge of computer based accounting systems and payroll systems.
• Interface with company personnel regarding accounting and payroll projects.
• Provide support to senior leadership on projects, reports and account analyses.
• Comply with the organization's Code of Conduct, all regulatory and contractual requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant and close visual work at desk or computer.
• Constant sitting and working at desk.
• Constant data entry using keyboard and/or mouse.
• Frequent use of telephone headset.
• Constant verbal and written communication with staff and other business associates by telephone, correspondence, or in person.
• Frequent lifting of folders and other objects weighing between 0 and 30 lbs.
• Frequent walking and standing.

Number of Employees Supervised: 0

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business degree, or equivalent experience.

MINIMUM YEARS OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years of related accounting/finance/payroll work experience.
• Health care industry experience desirable.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE):

• Proven ability to perform non-routine mathematical/accounting operations.
• Ability to work in cooperation with others.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Plan and complete tasks to a high standard and on time.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and daily ambiguity is essential.
• Ability to successfully relate to people at all levels.
• Experience in use of Microsoft based computer software including Excel and Word.
• Experience with at least one automated accounting software application.

SALARY RANGE $92,051.06-$138,076.59 ANNUALLY

The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and merit. We strive to have the best qualified person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. M/F/Vets/Disabled.