Senior accountant

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time offand 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do:

• Prepares journal entries to record assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and statistical entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying postings, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements using general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Performs monthly variance analyses of the balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position.
• Prepares account analyses to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, appropriate supporting documentation, and proper allocations.
• Prepares supporting documentation for internal and external audits, including MAR requirements as applicable to VNS Health Plans, and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Participates in the preparation and interpretation of financial documents and reports for senior leadership.
• Maintains statistical data within financial systems to support accurate financial reporting and allocations.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and recommends appropriate changes to management.
• Prepares and verifies financial information and supporting worksheets for inclusion in Board financial packages.
• Prepares tax and regulatory reports for government agencies, including coordinating Form 990 filings and Cost Reports.
• Performs account analyses and intercompany reconciliations.
• Utilizes standard VNS Health financial systems to produce balance sheets, special reports, receivables tracking, fiscal year reports, and other financial information.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepares statutory reporting, as applicable.
• Performs account reconciliations impacting multiple VNS Health entities, including intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepares consolidated financial statements.
• Assists with the year-end audit of consolidated financial statements.
• Prepares CHOICE standalone audited financial statements.
• Assists in developing and administering policies and procedures designed to promote effective internal controls and the appropriate use of VNS Health physical and financial resources in connection with the Community Mental Health Services Division, grant programs for Children and Family Services, AIDS, Research and Education, and newly acquired funding.
• Prepares and records restricted and temporarily restricted contributions and performs monthly reconciliations.
• Participates in financial discussions and planning with grant leadership regarding major equipment purchases, lease arrangements, and other expenditures associated with grant contracts.
• Responds to funders' requests for A-133 documentation, financial audits, and other required financial information.
• Prepares financial reports required by funding agencies. Oversees the timely completion of reports for other VNS Health grant programs, validates report accuracy, and ensures appropriate record retention.
• Assists program leadership with the preparation of applications and supporting financial documentation for government agencies and private foundations.
• Assists program leadership in developing, preparing, and modifying budgets.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

Master's Degree in Finance preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting or auditing required
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with software system implementation preferred