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General SummaryThe Lead Accountant will serve as a senior accountant role, while also providing additional training and mentorship to peer accountants and assist with review of prepared internal documents and some business process approval steps.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Conducts ongoing evaluations for accuracy and reliability of the general ledger and reconciles accounts within their operational area(s) in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Accepts responsibility for financial reporting, proper classification, cost control and quality improvement within their operational area(s).
- Performs peer review of select balance sheet account reconciliations of peer accountants for accuracy and completeness.
- Review steps of delegated internal business processes within a set threshold for accuracy and completeness.
- Completes special projects in a timely and accurate manner as assigned by the Controller.
- Assists Controller by compiling data and giving input into preparing Audited Financial Statements and Footnotes.
- Prepares cost report work papers to meet annual reporting requirements and deadlines.
- Serves as a lead resource to other team members within department functional area.
Education- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Work Experience- At least five years accounting experience required. Professional experience in healthcare is preferred. Must have advanced working knowledge and proficiency using spreadsheet software such as EXCEL.
Certification/LicenseMental/Physical Requirements- Considerable mental concentration on largely repetitive operations for long periods of time required to complete duties. Work is primarily sedentary with extensive use of a computer
Working Conditions- Standard office working conditions.
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