Senior Accountant

Summary

Join FreedomCare, a leading home care agency, as a Senior Staff Accountant! This remote role, with occasional travel to New Hyde Park, NY, offers the chance to make a real impact. You will lead the multi-entity ERP close process using Sage Intacct, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities include workpaper preparation, soft close facilitation, and applying GAAP accounting principles. You will collaborate with various teams, manage reconciliations, and support compliance efforts. FreedomCare provides a best-in-class employee experience with competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Requires at least 4-7 years or more of Accounting experience
• Must have experience working in a multi-entity environment
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct for preparing financial transactions and reconciliations is required
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and their application in financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex accounting tasks and consistently meet deadlines
• Technical proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, particularly Sage Intacct
• Must possess intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in data analysis, complex formulas, and pivot tables to support accurate financial reporting and enhance decision-making capabilities
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Multi- Entity ERP Closes Lead the multi-entity ERP close process using Sage Intacct, ensuring accurate capture and reporting of financial data
• Oversee adherence to established timelines and protocols, collaborating seamlessly with various teams to guarantee precise data consolidation and reporting
• Workpaper Preparation Lead the preparation and meticulous organization of detailed workpapers that support the financial close process
• Ensure that all supporting documentation is accurate, current, and readily accessible for audits and internal reviews
• Soft Close Facilitation Oversee daily and weekly soft closes, ensuring all accounts are precisely balanced in preparation for the month-end close
• Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, escalating issues as necessary to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• GAAP Accounting Application: Apply and oversee the comprehensive understanding of GAAP accounting principles throughout the month-end close process, ensuring that financial statements are prepared in full compliance with accepted standards
• Provide robust leadership to the team during internal reviews and audits, offering clear explanations and justifications for accounting treatments
• Technical Management and Platform Navigation Leverage strong technical skills to adeptly navigate and manage multiple accounting platforms and systems, i.e., accounts payable, accounts receivable, spend management, and financial reporting software
• Actively contribute to the optimization of accounting processes through the effective use of technology, supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaboration with AP and Spend Management Teams Work closely with and lead the Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Management (T&E) teams to ensure accurate transaction categorization and strict adherence to established policies and procedures
• Lead efforts in ensuring compliance with internal controls, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of financial data
• Comprehensive Reconciliation Responsibilities Lead the execution of reconciliations for key financial accounts, including balance sheet accounts, general ledger, prepaids, fixed assets, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, caregiver payroll, journal entries, and more
• Ensure that all reconciliations are completed with precision and timeliness, contributing to a transparent and accurate representation of the company’s financial position
• Compliance and Regulatory Preparation Support and lead the preparation and execution of compliance-related activities, including cost reporting, 1099 filings, business property tax submissions, and other regulatory requirements
• Ensure that all compliance efforts are rigorously conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and that all deadlines are consistently met without exception

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical benefits
• Retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Fun company events
• Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career