Senior Accountant Job Listing at Discovery At Home in Bonita Springs, FL (Job ID 983295)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide support to theVP of Corporate Accounting with various Discovery At Home related tasks.

This position will be responsible for daily accountingactivities, preparing monthly financial statements, and general support tosenior management.

Specific responsibilities include recording monthly JournalEntries, reconciliation of Balance Sheet, analysis of the Financial Statementsand strong understanding of GAAP. Must be able to work independently on MonthEnd reporting tasks and external audit requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Otherduties may be required and assigned.

• Preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts
• Manage and record various payroll allocations from DAH support staff
• Prepare and provide supporting documentation to investors and external auditors for financial statements
• Supports all reporting, analysis and financial planning efforts of DAH
• Research variances to budget and forecasts through detailed operational and financial metrics; explains results
• Preparation of journal entries during month and year-end processes
• Tracks and analyzes key financial metrics and operational procedures to foster process improvements
• Drives operational efficiencies and cost savings
• Assists with external audits
• Ad hoc and other administrative functions may also be required to support the department on an as needed basis
• Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting

 QUALIFICATIONS

 To perform this job successfully, an individualmust be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Five years' experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting
• Previous post-acute care (Home Health) experience is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and/or boards of directors
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

• Mathematical Skills:
• Computer Skills:
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows.  Must be proficient in Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet
• Cognitive Demands:
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Competencies:

• Ability to work under minimum supervision and demonstrate self-initiative
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be results-driven and goal oriented
• Must be cognitive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Must be supportive of team-spirited environment

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY     

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described below are representativeof those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform theessential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member isregularly required to talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required tosit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. TheTeam Member is occasionally required to stand and walk. The Team Member mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability toadjust focus.