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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency lists this Accountant Senior opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB DETAILS *Department:*Foundation Administration *FTE:*1.00 (80 hours per pay period) *Workdays:*Monday - Friday *Shift(s):*Days *Location:*Hybrid/*seeking local candidate/
n*Purpose of this position:*Under general direction, the Senior Accountant is primarily concerned with the accounting functions for the organization and its subsidiaries.
nRESPONSIBILITIES
nnPrepare journal entries and maintain general books of account, such as general ledgers and journals, according to established accounting procedures
nPrepare, analyze, and/or reconcile complex special and regular financial statements and information according to standardized methods and procedures
nConduct complex accounting system, procedural, and internal audit reviews to determine if proper accounting methods and/or operational procedures are being followed and to verify the accuracy of financial information
nDevelop and prepare reports and financial information/documentation, including reports of analysis, audit or other findings and recommendations, for various levels of management
nSupervise and review the work of a group of employees engaged in accounting or auditing related activities and assist in training of entry-level accountants and clerical personnel
nAssist higher level professional accountants in accounting system maintenance and the analysis of various financial records and accounts
nDevelop and monitor accounting systems and audit programs or procedures
nPerform appropriate audit procedures in all general ledger areas and review internal control procedures for compliance with established procedures and regulations
nAnalyze and evaluate review results by offering alternative solutions or recommendations for resolving differences or problem areas
nAssist in expanding, developing and applying accounting procedures to solve accounting problems involving electronic data processing
nAssist in developing budgets and in preparing recommendations for future budgeting purposes
nEnsures accurate and timely preparation of the monthly financial package
nEnsures that an up to date procedure manual is developed and maintained within General Accounting so that the staff can be properly guided
nPrepares for year‑end audits
nEvaluates existing procedures for recording financial transactions to determine methods of reducing time and cost of the Accounting operation
nEnsures that the monthly accounting cycle is completed accurately within established deadlines
nAssists in new system, procedure and process implementation
nMaintains record retention and filing system
nPlans and coordinates the activities of the general accounting staff
nProvides direction and guidance to staff
nIs responsible for department’s operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards
nIs responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources
n nQUALIFICATIONS
nMinimum Qualifications:
nnGraduation from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or other specialty area related to duties of the position
nTwo years of professional experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing or financial management related to the duties of the position; additional position-related professional experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis
n n-OR-
nnAn approved equivalent combination of education and experience
n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnBachelor's Degree in Accounting
nCPA or CMA Preferred
n nKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
nnMust have experience in handling high level review of accounting transactions. Three to five (3–5) years of financial reporting/general ledger experience in an automated environment preferred
nAbility to detect and avoid errors in preparing and reviewing financial reports. Must be able to carry out defined policies and procedures. Must have ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, due to confidential nature of information, must be of sound character
nDemonstrates an in‑depth knowledge of financial reporting system
nDemonstrates initiative and follow through
n nTitle: Accountant Senior
nLocation: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
nRequisition ID:
Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
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