Senior Accountant

Company: Boston Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Director of Revenue, Financial Operations, and Strategy, the senior accountant will be involved in multiple aspects of Department of Medicine's financial operations. The individual will be responsible for the processing of day-to-day financial transactions, general ledger reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll management, monthly financial statements, preparation of tax filings, and assisting with the annual budget and audit processes. This individual will work closely with all sections under the Department of Medicine, including 10 clinical sections and 4 research sections.Position: Senior Accountant Department: EMF FinanceSchedule: Full TimeESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:Month-end CloseStreamline operations in the accounting office to achieve operational efficiencies.Responsible for the coordination and timely completion of the monthly close including reconciliations for all appropriate accounts, i.e., cash, investments, bond funds, accounts receivable, etc.Process monthly journal entries, including:

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• BMC/BU miscellaneous accruals, and inter-company transfers to and from the institutions
  
• Payable and receivable accruals that are in transit between BMC/BU and the department
  
• Ensure all appropriate adjustments and/or reclasses are made on behalf of department administrators
  
• Reconciliation of fixed assets and depreciation
  Responsible for providing interim draft financials (P&L, B/S, cash flow) for review in preparation for the final submittal for consolidation.Provide timely and accurate monthly financial statements and related analysis as directed by Department of Medicine financial management.Cash LogReconcile the cash inflow and outflow according to patient and non-patient payments based on the Bank of America and Citizens bank statements. Book all the Cash Log related entries, such as wire transfers and miscellaneous deposits.TreasuryInitiate domestic and international monthly wire transfers.BRM (CHC billing)Review any new and existing CHC contracts on a monthly basis and prepare monthly billing based on the hours submitted by providers and locations. Process BRM accruals as needed. Work with the Directors and clinics to maintain up to date contracts. Email invoices.Approve expensesApprove travel expenses and AP invoices in BU Ariba and Concur. Review and submit invoices to BMC AP department. Work very closely with the BMC AP department to resolve any questions/issues that might arise.PaychexCollect /email monthly Paychex requests and assist with setting up new providers.BudgetingAssist with establishing budgets for all clinical and research sections within Department of Medicine. Help in creating budget workbooks and templates using current year information as a basis point.Review revenue and expense budgets for reasonableness compared to current fiscal performance.Other DutiesWork closely with IT on any changes or upgrades to the general Ledger, as well as necessary system maintenance.Develops and implements internal and external Accounting policies, procedures and controls under direction and approval of the Associate Director.Responsible for preparing and providing all necessary analyses for the year-end Audit, as well as the timely completion of the Audit.
  Perform other duties as needed.JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:
  • Requires the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. EXPERIENCE:
    • Requires a minimum of 5 years Accounting experience. CPA preferred. Supervisory experience preferred as directing the work of staff related to monthly and year end close is required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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      • Excellent communication skills and diplomacy to interact and communicate effectively with different levels of hospital personnel.
        
      • Must have superior computer experience on both a General Ledger System (G/L Lawson preferred) as well as comparable spreadsheet and word processing software (Microsoft Office Word and Excel.) and be able to train others.
        
      • Must have strong analytical skills and be able to apply GAAP in a non profit acute care environment.
        
      • Must be exceptionally organized to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines and schedules; Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
        
      • Must be a dedicated team player with the willingness and ability to assist in other areas of the department as needed.
        Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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