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Accountant - Intermediate

Independent Health Association
paid time off
United States, New York, Buffalo
511 Farber Lakes Drive (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2024
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Overview

The Accountant-Intermediate shall be responsible for efficient and accurate completion of monthly and annual financial reports and supporting audit schedules by gathering information needed; utilizing all resources available to resolve differences; and maintaining the general ledger system. Differences should be resolved, and analytical review of the financial statements is to be provided to management.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Three (3) years of experience in accounting required. CPA strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge and experience with general ledger systems and spreadsheets required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to identify problems and/or variances and recommend appropriate resolutions.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.
Essential Accountabilities

Technical Proficiency

  • Prepare and/or review journal entries by gathering appropriate documentation.
  • Prepare and/or review supporting monthly/quarterly/annual schedules for audit and management. Respond to internal/external requests within the required timeframe.
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements utilizing both GAAP & SAP methods.
  • Review accounts payable invoices for accurate general ledger coding, as needed.
  • Provide analytical summaries of financial statements and supporting schedules by generating, developing and maintaining standard reports such as the variance analysis.
  • Any variances in account reconciliations should be investigated prior to close and findings documented with proposed solutions.
  • Create, develop, and/or generate financial summary reports for management by using report writer applications in Workday or other accounting software/applications.
  • Prepare corporate tax returns as assigned.
  • Standard monthly reports must be completed by scheduled dates.

Regulatory

  • Must be familiar with GAAP, SAP and tax reporting requirements.

Team Building

  • Coordinate with senior Accountant and/or manager to maintain the flow of information within the accounting department and other departments by initiating requests for information or other means.
  • Recommend/develop processes that will create efficiency.
  • Participate on departmental teams/task groups as required.

Resolution of Accounting Differences

  • Investigate month-end differences and resolve within 30 days of the close. Report findings to accounting team members and manager in written form.

Training

  • Develop or update procedure documentation for department procedure manual.

Communication/Time Management

  • Understand and interpret new concepts and various information with the ability to present ideas in their simplest form and view with a global perspective.
  • Produce timely financial information to management to meet monthly deadlines by efficiently managing time.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Hiring Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click here for additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information.

Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub app.

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