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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$73,113 / year median in Missouri
-0% projected decline
Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant applies business processes and analytical skills in a dynamic environment to support the reporting of the organizations financial results. Responsibilities include contributing to the month end financial close process, preparing analysis and reconciliations, and various accounting operational reporting as well as offering a support for other accounting personnel by acting as a backup and giving general operational assistance. The analyst will be exposed to all financial and accounting information systems to perform high level data analysis and financial reporting. The analyst may also be asked to take an active part in planning, coordinating,researching, and analyzing financial accounting projects as needed.EXPERIENCE
5 years of related accounting experience. Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) preferred.SPECIAL SKILLS
Highly skilled in data collection and analysis with advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables and complex formulas). Responsible for understanding and utilizing all accounting information systems including general ledger, management reporting, budgeting, and capital tracking systems.OTHER:
Takes ownership of job, proactively responding to commitments. Takes specific actions to improve own work methods or systems. Develops and implements new and unique ideas.Demonstrates through verbal and non-verbal communications openness to change or new ideas. Demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload and effectively prioritizes assignments. Exhibits a positive attitude in support of the hospital and management, including decisions made by administration and/or management. Embraces continuous learning.