What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Elevate Dental Partners?
POSITION Senior Technical Accountant
JOB TYPE Hybrid (Mo, Tu, Th in office)
SALARY $80,000 – $100,000 with full benefits
Elevate Dental Partners is a Dental Partnership Organization (“DPO”) that provides partner dentists and their teams with the highest quality of life, so they provide the highest quality dental care for their patients. Elevate was founded on the idea that getting support shouldn’t mean giving up control. Our partners benefit from all the support of a traditional DPO while remaining in charge of their practice.
SUMMARY
At Elevate Dental Partners, we’re building a modern, scalable accounting function that can grow with the company. We’re searching for an experienced Senior Accountant who is detail-oriented and highly organized with a builder mindset. Qualified candidates should have strong analytical skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and have a deep understanding of accounting. As a team member of Elevate, candidates can expect an open, academic and collaborative working environment that focuses on balancing professional growth with a healthy work/life balance. This role will report to our Controller and is expected to work a hybrid schedule. This individual will own critical areas of close, coach staff, and help us continually improve our processes and systems to be best-in-class.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform month-end close in lockstep with the rest of the team: own revenue recognition and AR from our external practice management systems (e.g., Open Dental), subledger close out, lease management and accounting (ASC 842), intercompany accounting, multi-entity expense accounting and allocation, balance sheet reconciliations, flux analyses, routine journal entries, and manage monthly workpaper files to audit-ready standards
- Execute operational support functions: AP workflow approvals, process weekly check runs, credit card / expense transaction approvals, banking and treasury management, close out of integrated systems
- Perform financial analytics and technical accounting analyses that add value to Elevate by enabling better decision-making while ensuring adherence to US GAAP
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, banks and other partners
- Maintain files, documentation and processes accurately in accordance with company policies
- Review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies on an ongoing basis and suggest improvements to our policies and procedures where possible to drive continuous improvement
- Review the work of staff accountants and provide coaching and opportunities for collaboration
- Assist with onboarding of new practices, including opening balance sheet, systems onboarding, and vendor transition
- Assist with annual audit (performed by external CPA firm)
- Assist with compliance and other related reporting requirements
- Manage annual 1099 preparation and review
EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 3 years (required) relevant experience | dentistry / healthcare / multi-site experience is a plus
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications; NetSuite (preferred)
- Automated expense & invoice workflow software; Ramp (preferred but not required)
- Payroll provider; ADP (preferred)
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and have strong MS Excel knowledge / working skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate accounting into clear, actionable insights for non-finance partners
BENEFITS/TEAM VALUE
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance ($250/mo employer contribution)
- Competitive 401K - 4% match program
- Flexible Paid time off
- A fun, friendly, and collaborative culture – focus on a healthy work/life balance
Elevate Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Elevate Dental Partners we are continually improving recruitment, employment, development, and promotional opportunities for its employees. Our decisions are based on job-related factors and not on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000