Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a multi-entity environment in Johnston, Iowa. This role is ideal for someone in finance who can manage monthly close activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute to budgeting and financial analysis. The position also partners closely with internal stakeholders to improve processes, maintain strong controls, and support key compliance and audit-related activities.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the month-end close process across four entities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee cash activity by monitoring daily balances, supporting payroll and accounts payable funding needs, and helping manage disbursement-related tax obligations.
• Produce internal financial reports for leadership that highlight operating results, trends, and other key performance insights.
• Analyze margin performance and research meaningful variances between budgeted and actual results to support informed decision-making.
• Partner with department leadership on the annual budgeting process and contribute to broader forecasting efforts within the finance team.
• Gather and organize financial information needed for annual tax filings, insurance renewals, and other recurring compliance requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset, construction in progress, depreciation, prepaid, and amortization schedules while ensuring related records remain current and accurate.
• Evaluate internal controls, recommend process improvements, and support the implementation of more effective accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with accounts payable on invoice review and approval workflows and assist with preparation for external and state audit activities when needed.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on the financial reporting system by supporting current staff and helping train new team members.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with strong senior-level responsibility in month-end close and general ledger activities.
• Background supporting multiple entities or experience in healthcare accounting is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and manage bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience developing financial reports, analyzing variances, and supporting budgeting or forecasting processes.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, audit support, and compliance-related financial documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to train or support colleagues on accounting processes and systems.