Senior Accountant (TX)

Please note that candidates must be verifiable residents of the State of Texas.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. Previous experience in healthcare is a plus.  This position has the potential to be hybrid or remote, providing flexibility for the right candidate.* As a Senior Accountant, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects and will play a key role in the success of our organization. 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the daily direction and oversight of the accounting department.  This position also ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, assists with general ledger conversions, completes the month-end close process, reconciliations, and assists the Finance Leader with special projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supports all day-to-day accounting functions

Prepares timely and accurate financial statements

Performs general cost accounting

Conducts root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and develop effective solutions

Performs monthly bank reconciliations

Prepares periodic balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.

Tracks income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, and ensures that all transactions are accurately recorded

Assists with G/L conversions

Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.

Prepares and posts month-end journal entries

Facilitates and completes client monthly close process

Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements

Performs ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested

Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations

Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff

Ensure documentation of assigned accounting processes in the Accounting Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Performs Treasury Management activities and reporting

Facilitates preparation and assistance of annual local/federal tax filings with tax preparers

Other job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required

Minimum of five years of relevant experience required

Healthcare experience preferred

QuickBooks Online / NetSuite experience highly preferred 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough understanding of, and ability to adhere to, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically

Process improvement mindset is essential

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Professional, dependable, trustworthy with a cooperative attitude

Excellent communication skills including listening, speaking, teaching, and presenting

Strong organizational and time management skills

Top notch management and supervisory skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires long periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.

*Must be a resident of Texas.

Emergicon requires satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screening.