What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Gifford?
Gifford is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support accurate and timely financial operations in a dynamic environment. This role applies strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to prepare financial statements, manage complex general ledger accounts, and ensure the integrity of financial data.
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, performing reconciliations and analyses, and identifying and resolving discrepancies. This position partners closely with leadership to support audits, regulatory reporting, and cost reporting requirements, while helping maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and self-motivated, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Experience in healthcare accounting is a plus, along with a collaborative approach to supporting team members and improving financial processes.
Requirements
Gifford Health Care offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, performing reconciliations and analyses, and identifying and resolving discrepancies. This position partners closely with leadership to support audits, regulatory reporting, and cost reporting requirements, while helping maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and self-motivated, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Experience in healthcare accounting is a plus, along with a collaborative approach to supporting team members and improving financial processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (in Accounting or Finance) or Associate’s degree with field experience
- At least three years of working experience with Bachelor’s degree in related field OR at least five years of working experience in Accounting role with Associate’s degree
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel
- Ability to organize, file, and maintain multiple projects
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Experience working in healthcare, preferred
- Hands-on experience working with complex general ledger and reconciliation accounts
- Critical thinking and attention to detail as it relates to data inconsistencies
Gifford Health Care offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
- Competitive wages
- Onsite parking
- 403b retirement plan
- Health plans including dental and vision insurance
- Tax-saving flexible spending accounts
- Health Savings Plan with employer contribution
- Long and short-term disability insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Regular performance reviews
- Learning opportunities