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The primary role of the Sr Accountant is to handle certain higher risk account reconciliations and assist in the month-end close for the Accounting Department as needed. The Sr Accountant is the point person for journal entries, schedules, accruals, and allocations associated with the month-end close. Strong interpersonal communication skills are required to communicate with several different support departments and staff.
Responsibilities

• Support general accounting in the month-end close cycle by handling account reconciliations and tasks related to:
  
  • PCard accounts
  • Suspense accounts
  • Prepaid expense accounts
  • Fixed assets accounts
  • Inventory accounts
  • Accruals
  • Notes receivable/payable
  • Revenue and Expense analysis;
• Reconcile cash and payroll accounts weekly.
• Reviewing and posting journal entries to ensure transactions are properly and accurately recorded
• Review and approval of accounts payable invoices
• Researching and responding to inquiries
• Conceptualize and prepare financial reports and other reports as needed
• Review current procedures and recommend scalable solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of department transactions and projects
• Accurate calculation of monthly accruals by analyzing and interpreting historical trends
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Oversee all aspects of fixed assets and capital projects accounting for PDS dental offices and PDS support centers
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all fixed asset transactions and prepare and record all month-end close entries
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts on a monthly basis and prepare applicable management reporting package, including preparation of fixed assets roll forward on a quarterly basis
• Perform a thorough review of all requisitions ensure appropriate capitalization in accordance with GAAP and Company policy
• Interact with various departments to obtain a general understanding of all major capital projects and CIP and determine proper capitalization of long-term projects to ensure projects are viable and begin depreciation expense when placed in service
• Manage all accounting related to capital lease (finance lease) assets
• Monitor capital projects and ensure proper cost accumulation and timely completion; ensure depreciation begins when assets are placed in services.
• Develop budget to actual reports related to Denovo offices
• Update the Fixed Assets policies, workpaper narratives and desktop procedures on an annual basis for required changes
• Maintain compliance with internal controls over fixed assets area
• Ensure proper process around disposal of assets
• Create and execute a plan to perform periodic fixed asset physical inventory to verify existence of the Company's fixed assets. Participate in the inventories when necessary. Investigate discrepancies and ensure the records are updated to reflect results. Document results timely in accordance with policy and key controls
• Work directly with external auditors as needed and in a timely manner and provide all required support
• Identify, propose, and help implement process improvements
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience of full cycle accounting experience is required
• Strong understanding of GAAP. Strong computer skills with competent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software applications.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus
• Certified Public Accountant license in the state of California preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, self-motivated, proactive, ambitious, customer service focused
• Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information
• Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community
• Organized, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information, both verbally and in writing, to management, clients and co-workers
• Team player, strong work ethic, proactive
• Strong computer skills with competent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software applications
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Pacific Dental Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.
$68,607.00-$115,427.00 / Annually
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