Senior Staff Accountant
4 months ago
Atlantic City
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate and timely financial record, managing the general ledger, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, support audits, and provide detailed reconciliations and financial analysis. This role will also have a strong collaborative component, working closely with Human Resources and our pension and payroll partners (ADP and our pension administrator) to ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of benefit-related transactions. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. • CPA or CMA preferred but not required. • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience (nonprofit or healthcare industry experience a plus). • Strong knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices. • Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, Excel, and related accounting software (McLeod experience a plus). • Proven experience reconciling payroll, benefits, and pension accounts. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other departments. • High attention to detail and accuracy. RESPONSIBILITIES: General Accounting and Financial Reporting • Maintain and manage all aspects of the general ledger, ensuring entries are accurate and comply with GAAP., • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements., • Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, and other closing activities., • Monitor daily banking activity and make required cash transfers., • Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely completion of all related tasks., • Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries., • Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and strengthen internal controls. • Work closely with the Controller to implement best practices and streamline workflows. • Support special projects as assigned by the Controller or CFO.