Senior Accountant WMCG - Augusta GA

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required; a Master's degree is preferred., Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting is required., Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards is essential., Certifications such as CPA are preferred..

Key responsabilities:

  • Prepare, analyze, and adjust financial statements for month-end close processes.
  • Create workpapers, schedules, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with policies.
  • Coordinate with local accounting teams to resolve financial discrepancies and variances.
  • Assist with special projects related to acquisitions and financial reporting.

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Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary:


This position reports directly to the Manager of Financial Reporting. Key responsibilities of the role include preparing, analyzing, researching and adjusting financial statements as part of the month-end close process for management presentation. Creates relevant workpapers, schedules and reconciliations. Reviews and comprehends financial indicators and results of operations and variances from budget and historical results. Assists with researching technical accounting and financial reporting issues as well as ad hoc financial analysis and projects. Coordinates with local accounting teams regarding financial transactions and resolution of unusual balances or variances. Requires a Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:


1. Performs general accounting functions/processes
a. Responsible for executing assigned month end close process responsibilities of Wellstar Health Systems financial statements
b. Prepares journal entries and maintains document analysis and support
c. Assists with the application of GAAP to new transactions, where applicable
d. Maintains appropriate procedure documentation and adheres to Wellstar policies and procedures
e. Ensure that all month-end close and compliance timelines are met
f. Performs balance sheet and income statement analyses and reconciliations
g. Identify process improvement initiatives for specific areas of responsibility
h. Assists with preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and compliance reporting
i. Supports annual audits
j. Coordinates with local accounting and finance teams on financial transactions and resolution of unusual balances or varian
2. Special projects, as assigned
a. Assist with special projects as assigned
b. Acquisitions, accounting, and reporting

Required Minimum Education:

  • Bachelors Accounting or Bachelors Finance or Masters Accounting-Preferred or Masters Business Administration/Management-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):


All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

  • Cert Public Accountant-Preferred

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:


Minimum 3 years experience in finance, accounting
Required

Required Minimum Skills:

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English
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Other Skills

  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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