Senior Accountant

Reporting to Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of the Company’s financial records, including preparation, entry and/or review of appropriate general ledger entries and reconciliations, maintenance of the general ledger system, and assistance with preparing and reviewing financial statements.This role will require a self-motivated, positive, collaborative individual with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities. The candidate will also prepare various analyses to support external audit and reporting requirements, and other ad hoc management reporting/projects as needed. Essential Job Functions: Management of monthly closing process including ensuring month-end close schedule tasks are completed accurately and timely. Reviewing month-end tasks performed by other Accountants and A/P staff for completeness and accuracy, and preparation and posting of month-end journal entries as part of the closing cycle. Analysis of Income Statement(s) to include review of amounts recorded in the general ledger to ensure adherence to GAAP and completeness of financial activity. Provide financial support to business units and prepare monthly financial packages with monthly reporting and variance analysis including explanation for variances from budget and prior periods. Reconcile and analyze accounts to include preparation of reconciliations that support/control financial statement accounts. Must be able to identify issues and raise them to the attention of accounting management in a timely manner. Identify process improvements and assist with creating and implementing policies and procedures for internal controls Research accounting treatment to validate accounting transactions Help ensure timely and quality compliance for lender reporting, 1099 reporting, sales & use tax and any other compliance or other external reporting as required. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other departments, including obtaining timely information for various projects Support ongoing expansion of the business, including matters associated with geographic expansion, mergers and acquisitions, etc. Monthly review of prepaids, accruals, and posting of month end information; ensure accuracy of revenues, payables, prepaids, expenses and accruals within financial statements. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/accounting related field of study Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working in the accounting field. Experience can be a combination of public accounting and private industry experience. Experience with accounting in a healthcare setting preferred. Strong knowledge of GAAP Advanced MS Excel skills Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Employment Status: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday Compensation: Pay Range: $70,000 - 115,000/annually Reference Number: 8997 Department: Accounting City, State: Irvine, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $115,000.00 Virtual: No Company: Discovery Behavioral Health Location: DBH Check Out the Discovery Benefits & Perks We value our employees, which is why we provide ways to help their personal needs and professional growth Change Lives with a Rewarding Career in Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr Discovery Mood