Accountant Sr

Community Health Systems • Wilkes-Barre, PA • 5h ago

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting activities, including month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting audits, and providing critical accounting insights to assist with financial decision-making. The Senior Staff Accountant works independently on routine tasks and takes on more complex accounting responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Essential Functions

Performs and reviews monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Prepares and analyzes financial statements, variance reports, and other management reports to track financial performance and identify trends.

Reconciles complex accounts, including intercompany transactions, cash management, fixed assets, and tax-related accounts.

Supports tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance efforts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to external agencies as needed.

Assists with financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, collaborating with finance teams on budgeting processes.

Provides technical accounting support and research, ensuring proper treatment of financial transactions under relevant accounting guidelines.

Prepares reports for external filings, including SEC forms (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other regulatory requirements where applicable.

Identifies and implements process improvements, streamlining accounting functions to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, and financial analysts, to ensure transparency and compliance in financial operations.

Ensures compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company accounting policies, supporting audit requests and internal control processes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

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

A combination of education and significant experience in accounting or finance may be considered in lieu of a degree

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA preferred

3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit required

Experience in corporate accounting, tax, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, or financial reporting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general accounting principles.

Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and financial reporting tools.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently on complex accounting tasks and financial research.

Effective communication and collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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