Sr Accountant

Position SummaryThis position performs a wide variety of accounting duties such as participating in the month-end close of the general ledger, submitting reports to external parties and preparing various account analyses. The position requires the ability to problem solve and work both independently and in a group.Primary Position ResponsibilitiesPrepare and enter various journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring all activity is recordedPerform various account analyses and reconciliations on a monthly basis, including intercompany transactions, accruals and specialty areas of accounting including fund accounting and grants management, as applicable.Prepare financial reports in compliance with external reporting requirementsDownload monthly and quarterly bank statements for bank reconciliations and journal entriesPerforms detailed analyses of assigned cost centers and compares budget to actual and prior periodsPerform ad hoc analyses to support management inquiries for revenue and expenses as neededAssists with financial reporting by gathering and reporting statistical informationAssist with year-end audit by assembling supporting documents and providing prepared schedules.QualificationsMinimum Education: Required: Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related field. Preferred: NoneMinimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: Three to five years of directly related professional prior experience required Preferred: Experience in healthcare or non-profit finance preferred Two to three years accounting experience in a certified public accounting firmLicense, Registry or Certification: Required: None Preferred: CPAKnowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables Detailed knowledge of accounting principles Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work Preferred: Advanced Microsoft OfficeHunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).