Location: Louisville,KY, USA
Our Company
Abode Care Partners
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to become a part of the Corporate Accounting team. Reporting directly to the VP, Controller of BrightSpring Health Services, the Senior Accountant performs the month-end close activities for an institutional special needs health plan (I-SNP) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and statutory reporting. This position reviews and/or initiates and posts journal entries; monitors posted financial data; prepares financial analyses and reconciliations as well as participates in the preparation of regulatory reporting (e.g., annual statements).
In addition, this position will support the Company's efforts to implement a comprehensive SOX framework, policies, and procedures to ensure the organization's financial integrity and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
* I-SNP
* Responsible for monthly financial close activities including preparation, review, and posting of journal entries.
* Reconcile and analyze assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly variances analyses for management reporting.
* Assist with preparation of statutory and GAAP Reporting.
* Prepar audit schedules and footnote input.
* Assist in documenting internal processes/controls and developing improvements, as approptiate.
* Internal Controls:
* Assist with the Company's efforts to implement a comprehensive SOX framework, policies, and procedures to ensure the organization's financial integrity and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
* Provide project management and assist in performing business process assessments by collaborating with process/function owners to identify best practices and process improvement opportunities.
* Collaborate with executive management, cross-functional teams, and external auditors to assess and identify financial, operational, and compliance risks, and develop appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.
* Areas of responsibility include managing and performing internal assessment projects as well as control design; especially in the business (Non-IT) areas to strengthen the overall corporate Governance and to identify process improvement opportunities.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and business process teams to ensure effective collaboration and communication regarding SOX compliance matters.
* Monitor and review control testing results, root cause analysis, and support timely remediation of control deficiencies and identified risks.
* Assist with the development of training programs to enhance awareness and understanding of SOX compliance requirements among employees at all levels of the organization.
* Prepare and present regular reports to management and the Audit Committee on the status of the SOX compliance program, audit findings, and recommended actions
Qualifications
Education/Experience
* Bachelor's degree in accounting.
* MBA or Masters of Accountancy, is preferred.
* Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive accounting or audit experience within the healthcare insurance industry.
* Strong understanding of internal control concepts and participating in an effective SOX compliance program.
* Ability to embrace and take ownership of all responsibilities, including the month-end close and the day-to-day ownership of the SOX implementation project.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Advanced certification such as a Certified Public Accountant, is preferred.
About our Line of Business
Abode Care Partners is a leading provider of integrated medical services caring for individuals from post hospitalization to home in various settings ranging from skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living, group homes, and private homes. We bring quality medical care to seniors, people with complex conditions, special needs, and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities while increasing quality of life and safeguarding the dignity of those we serve. For more information about Abode Care Partners, visit www.abodecarepartners.com.