Accounting Analyst

Our Healthcare client is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join their company This person will be part of the Lease Accounting/Tax team. This is a publicly traded multi-unit radiology group that offers excellent growth potential! Role is based on site in West LA. ***This role is also open to Temp-to-Hire candidates*** Accounting Analyst Responsibilities Prepare account reconciliations and related analysis of various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and document flux analysis on our overall analytical review (OAR) for all comparable periods. Develop and document policies and procedures. Work collaboratively to develop and lead process improvement initiatives. Interact with internal and external auditors. Participate in and/or lead various projects, meetings, and/or other accounting functions as assigned by management. Collaborate with AP ensuring expenses are properly coded, overseeing recommended payment reports, sub-ledger reconciliations. Assist in review of fixed asset accounts to ensure proper account coding and compliance with capitalization policy. Help implement accounting policy and procedures to support best practices. Follow and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements. Record and research all financial information for analysis. Prepare and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and related analytical commentary for review with the operations team. Support day-to-day accounting and operations with an emphasis on automation and improving current processes. Partner with cross-functional business partners and third parties to foster working relationships, support company initiatives, and assist with ad hoc projects. Participate in required SOX compliance control testing. Analyzing important variances among actual, budget and forecasted data and providing detailed explanations related to underlying causes. Analyze, recommend and implement process improvement opportunities that enhance the efficiency of the accounting and finance processes while also increasing the informative value of the content provided to our internal operations team and joint venture partners. Manage high volume and complex issues. Act as the primary financial liaison between operations and finance including but not limited to inquiries related to payroll, accounts payable, contracting and revenue reimbursement and at all times adhering to all accounting policies and procedures. Prepare journal entries that provide descriptions that add clarity as to "why" the entry is being recorded that cannot be gleamed from the journal entry inputs already identified by the system. Accounting Analyst Required Skills Strong knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 4+ years of professional experience in fast–paced environment. Must have an understanding of key financial concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to details, analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrations strong work-ethic and high-level of accountability. Ability to analyze high volume of transactions/data. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and deadlines. Advanced Excel skills, Pivot Tables, Vlookups. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus. We offer comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverages, Health Savings Accounts with employer funding, Wellness dollars, 401(k) Employer Match, and free services at any of our imaging centers for you and your immediate family. #J-18808-Ljbffr