Senior Accountant (Grand Rapids)

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The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records. Responsible for performing complex accounting tasks, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, and preparation of financial statements. Supports capital projects, joint venture partnership accounting, and external audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies, and provides analysis to support management decisions. Mentor or review work of other team members and assist in special projects as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Lead monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions
• Prepare consolidated financial statements ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, corporate financial policies and other external reporting requirements
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, accruals, prepaids, intercompany transactions and other financial transactions
• Lead the accounting function for capital projects, including accounting for associated grants and incentives for the project
• Update and maintain the fixed asset module monthly for additions, depreciation, and disposals
• Prepare month end account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items; review reconciliations assigned to other team members as required
• Support external audit process including responding to audit inquiries, preparing audit schedules, GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Analyze financial information to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement; provide clear explanations and recommendations to management
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, identifying automation or process streamlining opportunities
• Perform other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field required
• Experience with month end close tasks including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and analysis required
• Experience preparing financial statements and other analysis as well as strong working knowledge of GAAP required
• 4 years of professional accounting experience required;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting experience preferred
• 3 years of experience in a biotech / pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced organizations, working in a cross-functional environment, being part of a highly motivated and talented team preferred
• Experience with implementation of policies, procedures and writing operating manuals and accounting memos preferred
• Experience with presenting complex financial information in an easy-to-understand format preferred
• Experience with WorkDay preferred

Schedule Details:

• Employment Status: Full time (1.0 FTE)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• Hours of work: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Days worked: Monday to Friday

At BAMF Health, our top priority is patient care. To ensure we are able to drive a Bold Advance Medical Future, we offer a well-rounded benefit package to care for our team members and their families. Highlights include:

• Employer paid High Deductible Health Plan with employer HSA contribution
• Flexible Vacation Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Several benefit options including, but not limited to; dental, vision, disability, life, supplemental coverages, legal and identity protection
• Free Grand Rapids downtown parking

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