Aracheon
Tue Apr 8th, 2008, 03:24 PM
Located in Broomfield, CO
Date Created: April 8, 2008
Title: Senior Accountant - Client Accounting
Position Reports To: Client Accounting Supervisor
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Senior Accountant is responsible for the oversight and completion of allclient accounting functions for multiple clients in the Client Accounting Department.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Client Accounting
qDaily responsibility for financial support to assigned clients
qResponsible for timely, accurate, and quality completion of financial statements and management reports, including close cycle data and Business Office Scorecards
qPrepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and income statement variance analysis reports for all assigned clients.
qResponsible for communication and training of Client Accounting policies to all assigned clients
qMonthly completion of review notes in regards to Staff accountant client responsibilities
qMaintains appropriate accounting files
qOversight and support of accounting functions (i.e. A/P, A/R, Payroll, etc) for assigned clients
qAssists clients with appropriate segregation of duties as well as proper safekeeping and retention of records
qCoordinates and communicates monthly financial results with clients, Regional Managers, Accounting Manager and VP’s
qConsult with clients to make financial recommendations and improvements
qManages and assists administrators with development of yearly operating budgets and forecasting throughout the year
qManages year-end client audits/review, including preparation of both audit and tax work papers, and footnotes to the audited financials
qAttends board meetings when necessary
qAssist in training sessions with assigned clients
qAssist Payor Contracting and Business Office Consulting with accounting related matters
qAssist Client Accounting Supervisors in interviewing potential new hires
qMentor and train Staff accountant through month end closes of client financial statements
qReview and oversight of staff accountant’s responsibilities in regards to client financial statement preparation
qOther duties as assigned
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Skills Required:
¨Interdependent Partnering
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work across functions in team environment.
Ability to work in a growing, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
¨Mastering Complexity
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
¨Customer/Marketplace Focus
Understand needs of customers (regionals, managers, administrators, board members, etc) as they relate to accounting and finance functions.
¨Technical/Functional
Strong computer skills
Knowledge and understanding of accounting software is desirable.
¨Innovation
Ability to visualize and communicate the future as it relates to improving accounting and reporting functions
Develop strategies for staffing, technology enhancements, processes and financial reporting to maximize client to staffing ratio
Promote quality improvement as a value within the accounting department
¨Organizational and People Development
Excellent leadership skills to challenge and motivate people
Create environment, which encourages risk taking
Ability to set clear performance standards and hold others accountable for results
Education:
BS or BA in Accounting from an accredited university or college preferred
CPA a plus
Experience:
§5 years accounting/finance experience preferred
Work Environment:
§Professional office environment
Physical Demands:
¨Extensive work with computers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone system
¨Some Travel will be required
Date Created: April 8, 2008
Title: Senior Accountant - Client Accounting
Position Reports To: Client Accounting Supervisor
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Senior Accountant is responsible for the oversight and completion of allclient accounting functions for multiple clients in the Client Accounting Department.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Client Accounting
qDaily responsibility for financial support to assigned clients
qResponsible for timely, accurate, and quality completion of financial statements and management reports, including close cycle data and Business Office Scorecards
qPrepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and income statement variance analysis reports for all assigned clients.
qResponsible for communication and training of Client Accounting policies to all assigned clients
qMonthly completion of review notes in regards to Staff accountant client responsibilities
qMaintains appropriate accounting files
qOversight and support of accounting functions (i.e. A/P, A/R, Payroll, etc) for assigned clients
qAssists clients with appropriate segregation of duties as well as proper safekeeping and retention of records
qCoordinates and communicates monthly financial results with clients, Regional Managers, Accounting Manager and VP’s
qConsult with clients to make financial recommendations and improvements
qManages and assists administrators with development of yearly operating budgets and forecasting throughout the year
qManages year-end client audits/review, including preparation of both audit and tax work papers, and footnotes to the audited financials
qAttends board meetings when necessary
qAssist in training sessions with assigned clients
qAssist Payor Contracting and Business Office Consulting with accounting related matters
qAssist Client Accounting Supervisors in interviewing potential new hires
qMentor and train Staff accountant through month end closes of client financial statements
qReview and oversight of staff accountant’s responsibilities in regards to client financial statement preparation
qOther duties as assigned
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Skills Required:
¨Interdependent Partnering
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work across functions in team environment.
Ability to work in a growing, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
¨Mastering Complexity
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
¨Customer/Marketplace Focus
Understand needs of customers (regionals, managers, administrators, board members, etc) as they relate to accounting and finance functions.
¨Technical/Functional
Strong computer skills
Knowledge and understanding of accounting software is desirable.
¨Innovation
Ability to visualize and communicate the future as it relates to improving accounting and reporting functions
Develop strategies for staffing, technology enhancements, processes and financial reporting to maximize client to staffing ratio
Promote quality improvement as a value within the accounting department
¨Organizational and People Development
Excellent leadership skills to challenge and motivate people
Create environment, which encourages risk taking
Ability to set clear performance standards and hold others accountable for results
Education:
BS or BA in Accounting from an accredited university or college preferred
CPA a plus
Experience:
§5 years accounting/finance experience preferred
Work Environment:
§Professional office environment
Physical Demands:
¨Extensive work with computers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone system
¨Some Travel will be required