Remote Senior Accountant

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Job description

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to be responsible for the preparation and review of financial statements for multiple dental office locations. This individual should have the ability to understand accounting principles, analyze financial transactions and re-engineer processes to gain efficiencies. He/she will work with colleagues in multiple departments on reporting results to Regional and Corporate management.

Responsibilities:
Tracks, summarizes and records amortization of prepaid expenses

Analyzes and reconciles medical insurance

Analyzes and reconciles payroll benefits

Analyzes and reconciles legal expenses and professional fees to ensure correct coding

Maintains records of company insurance and works with insurance provider

Prepares and analyzes office and regional financial statements

Prepares journal entries and maintains supporting records

Prepares account reconciliations for multiple accounts and locations

Answers accounting and financial questions by researching US GAAP, general ledger transactions and interpreting data

Provides detail analysis and quantifies variances from expected results

Maintains supporting work papers for internal and external audits

Develops and implements efficient accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes through process enhancements and automation

Communicates with Office Managers and Regional Management on financial results and policies/procedures

Constructs ad-doc reports and assist with projects as needed

ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

Ability to work on multiple tasks, track progress and provide status updates

Detail oriented with the ability to aggregate and manipulate a large amount of data in Excel

Strong computer and business solution software skills, including:

o Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

o Outlook

Good communication skills for communicating with support personnel and management

Strong analytical skills for researching and identifying discrepancies

Ability to work independently, including from home, and to adapt in a dynamic environment

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

2+ years of accounting experience

Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office Tools

Working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research technical items

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

Strong analytical skills for researching and identifying discrepancies

Experience working with accounting software, (Great Plains is a plus)

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