Senior Accountant

Summary

The Senior Accountant reports to the VP of Accounting and will be responsible for the project accounting and cost reporting requirements of multiple mid-sized projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Must possess excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Reports to the VP of Accounting on the cost control as well as overall project costs as they relate to budgeted amounts and their impact on project profitability
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Reviews and processes credit card expenses, including coding expenses and researching charges, T&E and Drug purchases.
• Identifies errors and suggests ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Verifies and reconciles vendor contracts
• Supports back financing initiatives and reporting
• Prepares schedules and footnotes for year-end financial statement review with external accountants
• Assists accounting team in the month end closing and financial reporting including account analysis, variance analysis
• Prepares month-end reconciliations; inventory reconciliation
• Prepares journal entries
• Examines costs to ensure agreements match with contracts, policy, etc.
• Interfaces with corporate staff in dealing with billing issues and profit recognition
• Makes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
• Analyzes complex financial reports and records
• Assists with financial and tax audits
• Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls
• Coordinates more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments
• Ensures compliance with GAAP principles
• Directs internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Participates in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Participates in special projects as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) preferred.

Experience: 5-7 years' experience working in a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant role; experience in the Healthcare Industry preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Advanced working experience with Concur highly preferred
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced MS Suite, MS Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Superior organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation - Base salary, performance bonuses, and regular reviews.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical , dental, and vision insurance; and wellness program.
• Retirement Planning - 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Time Off - Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Learning & Development -career growth programs.
• Other Perks - Commuter benefits, Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness plans, FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA. employee discounts, and more.

Vital Images is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/Vets/Disability.