Sr Accountant

Summary Under general direction of Manager, Accounting Operations, performs a variety of professional accounting duties, administers various automated sub-systems, monitors general ledger accounts, prepares and reviews entries to ensure the accuracy of all account figures, prepares numerous accounting/finance related reports and summaries. Responsibilities Responsible for day-to-day accounting for Brown University Health affiliated entities, including timely preparation of monthly financial reports and analyses. Maintain compliance with closing schedules of Brown University Health and its affiliates. Prepare journal entries for appropriate accounts; ensure all account activity recorded, corrections made, adjustments calculated, and closing entries prepared. Coordinate resolution of significant budget variances for the closing process. Review trial balances to identify input and accounting errors, resolve errors through analysis and correction entries. Review check requests and purchase requisitions to ensure adequate balance in non-research restricted funds prior to processing. Perform monthly review of deficit restricted funds and resolve issues with appropriate manager or director. Maintain chart of accounts within Corporate guidelines, including issuance and deletion of cost centers and accounts used to summarize financial performance. Maintain restricted fund report distribution lists. Gather data and assist in the preparation and consolidation of complex financial and statistical statements and summaries depicting the financial activities and status of Brown University Health’s affiliated entities. Perform analysis of various general ledger accounts by reviewing entries, compiling and comparing balances, interpreting trends and deviations from standards. Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. Conduct special analysis and work on special projects, prepare ad-hoc financial and statistical reports, reply to information requests. Work with Financial Operations and Information Systems personnel to coordinate updates, reconciliations and reporting of assigned areas. Prepare annual information reporting returns and annual tax returns of Brown University Health’s entities. Assist with preparation of schedules and analyses required for the annual financial statement audit; interact with audit staff to respond to inquiries. Seek and develop methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, initiate improvements to processes and reports. Minimum Qualifications Basic knowledge: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Designation of CPA or CMA preferred. Computer literate, especially in spreadsheet and word processing programs. Three or more years of accounting experience, including preparation of multi-company financial statements, preparation of annual tax filings, extensive microcomputer applications and financial reporting, preferably in a health care environment. Pay Range $74,672.00 - $123,198.40 EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required No #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University Health