Senior Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate and timely financial record, managing the general ledger, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, support audits, and provide detailed reconciliations and financial analysis. This role will also have a strong collaborative component, working closely with Human Resources and our pension and payroll partners (ADP and our pension administrator) to ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of benefit-related transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience (nonprofit or healthcare industry experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, Excel, and related accounting software (McLeod experience a plus).
• Proven experience reconciling payroll, benefits, and pension accounts.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  

Responsibilities

General Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Maintain and manage all aspects of the general ledger, ensuring entries are accurate and comply with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, and other closing activities.
• Monitor daily banking activity and make required cash transfers.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely completion of all related tasks.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial reports and management analysis.
  
  

Payroll, Pension, And Benefits Reconciliation

• Work with ADP to reconcile payroll withholdings and employer contributions for the organization's pension plan.
• Interface with the pension company to confirm contribution accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address ongoing issues related to health insurance and pension withholdings.
• Verify accuracy of payroll-related expense entries and remittances.
• Ensure timely submission and reconciliation of 401(k)/pension contributions and related filings.
  
  

Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Compliance

• Oversee and perform reconciliations of key A/P and A/R accounts.
• Review vendor invoices and ensure timely, accurate payments.
• Monitor customer billings and assist in collections when needed.
• Support annual 1099 preparation and tax filings in coordination with outside professionals.
• Ensure all required state and regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with the annual review of business and health insurance policies.
  
  

Process Improvement and Internal Support

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and strengthen internal controls.
• Work closely with the Controller to implement best practices and streamline workflows.
• Support special projects as assigned by the Controller or CFO.