Senior Accountant

Compensation

Salary Range: $41.95 - $61.94 / hour

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Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant performs advanced professional accounting work involving complex financial analysis, technical accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and the interpretation of accounting principles requiring a high degree of independent judgment. The Senior Accountant serves as a technical accounting resource and performs complex accounting assignments involving financial reporting, technical accounting research, audit coordination, and organizational compliance requirements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Supports the preparation of consolidated financial statements, including intercompany transactions and related disclosures for nonprofit and for-profit entities.

Assumes responsibility for assigned nonprofit and for-profit entities, including financial statement preparation and related accounting activities.

Analyzes complex financial transactions and determines appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational policies.

Researches, documents, and recommends accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions.

Leads assigned month-end and year-end close activities and prepares related financial reporting schedules.

Performs advanced variance, trend, and operational analyses and communicates findings to management.

Coordinates responses to internal and external audit requests, prepares audit schedules, and serves as a primary accounting contact during audit engagements.

Evaluates accounting processes and recommends process improvements and internal control enhancements.

Serves as a technical accounting resource for accounting and financial reporting matters.

Supports the preparation of regulatory, tax grant, and financial reporting workpapers.

Participates in cross-functional organizational initiatives and special projects.

Communicates complex accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.

Develops accounting procedures and assists with the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Five (5) years of experience of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in a healthcare organization
• Experience in public accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience with nonprofit and for-profit entities

Overview

When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”