About this opportunity
Southeast Alabama Medical Center lists this Senior Accountant I opportunity in dothan, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Financial Accounting Building
nFull time
nJR15273
nSoutheast. Always the right career direction.
nJob Description Summary
nThe Senior Accountant I is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records, preparing financial statements and regulatory reports, and ensuring compliance with GASB and other accounting standards. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and audits, while also collaborating with leadership to provide essential accounting guidance and identify process improvements.
nJob Description
nEssential Functions
nnnPrepare, analyze, and present complex financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements) and various financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other relevant accounting standards.
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nnMaintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, including preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, performing comprehensive account reconciliations, and executing efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures.
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nnPlay a key role in the annual capital and operating budget preparation, providing detailed analysis and support. Assist with financial forecasting and conduct thorough variance analysis to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
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nnEnsure strict compliance with GASB pronouncements, federal and state regulations, and internal accounting policies. Proactively identify, recommend, and assist in the implementation of improvements to internal control processes to enhance financial integrity and mitigate risks.
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nnServe as a point of contact and provide comprehensive support for internal and external audits, including preparing detailed audit schedules, providing requested documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries independently.
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nnIndependently perform and review complex account reconciliations, analyze variances, and efficiently research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
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nnProactively identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve data accuracy. Lead or actively participate in the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
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nnCollaborate effectively with hospital/clinic managers, directors, and vice presidents, serving as a trusted resource by providing expert accounting guidance, ensuring accurate invoice coding, and offering financial insights to support operational goals.
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nnProvide guidance and support to less experienced accounting staff on complex accounting issues and best practices.
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nnComplete special projects, financial analysis, and ad-hoc reports as requested by management, delivering insightful data and recommendations to support strategic and operational initiatives.
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nnPerforms other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety
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n nSupervised Positions
nnNone
n nQualifications
nMinimum Education Required
nnBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
n nMinimum Education Preferred
nnMBA and/or CPA preferred.
n nMinimum Experience Required
nnOne to two (1-2) years of experience in accounting, often with experience in public or private industry accounting.
n nMinimum Experience Preferred
nnThree to five (3-5) years of experience in accounting, often with experience in public or private industry accounting; hospital accounting experience preferred.
n nRequired Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
nnnDemonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities and Six Ground Rules
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nnPerson in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:
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nnNo excuses.
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nnWe are a team.
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nnBring up your ideas.
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nnPoor performance will be addressed.
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nn‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable
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nnManage Up.
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nnExcellent analytical and problem solving skills,
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nnAbility to communicate both orally and in writing at multiple levels.
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nnHigh attention to detail and accuracy.
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nnStrong time-management and prioritization skills.
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nnStrong computer skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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n nShift
nDayShift Details
n8:00 am - 4:30 pm
nFTE
n1
nType
nRegular
nJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.
nEqual Employment Employer
nSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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nSoutheast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle.
nThe organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network.
nSoutheast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.
Worksite address
dothan, AL, 36303, US
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