Accountant Lead

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required. CPA or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounting required
• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Public accounting/auditing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Workday GL/ERP systems is a plus.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes for assigned companies.
• Review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audits and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting and financial operations and implements necessary changes.
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate/report the operating results of assigned companies.
• Review activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, interpreting trends or deviations and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Ensure GAAP accounting standards and MGB accounting policies are strictly followed.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations and provide Accounting teams with feedback to continually improve their reconciliations.
• Participate and routinely present in monthly close meetings.
• Perform ad hoc analyses of issues to support management inquiries for revenue and expenses, all performed within time sensitive deadlines and with a high degree of attention to detail.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Experience in translating and communicating key analyses and assumptions to Senior Management for decision-making.
• Excellent oral & written communications skills along with confidence and experience in presenting to small and large groups.
• Confidence and ability to prepare and present reports and analysis during group monthly financial close meetings with limited assistance.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Outlook skills with intermediate level (or better) Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability/flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
• Excellent analytical skills are required to effectively engage in systemic problem solving and innovative thinking in a timely, accurate, detail- oriented manner.
• Must be customer-service focused and a motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and also autonomously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to positively internalize constructive feedback for professional development.
• Ability to evaluate, propose, and implement process and/or account reconciliation improvements.