MBH - Senior Financial Accountant

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

MBH 7th Street Corporate Offices - Phoenix, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Job Category

Accounting

Description

This is where you change your story

At Meadows Behavioral Health we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!

Who are we?

We have been the most trusted name in the industry and have been helping people for 40 years. Our approach is different and success stories of our patients prove that. We dont have one size fits all treatment and there are no quick fixes.

Who are you?

Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.

We might be a perfect fit for you!

Position Summary

Supports accounting operations by performing complete accounting services. Provides support as needed to Management in preparation of account analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, assisting in financial reporting preparation and other accounting functions. Prepares monthly reports utilizing accounting applications. Audit, reconcile and balance financial records for assigned location / function. Create and monitor accruals on a regular basis. Monitor trends and changes in accounting activity. Conduct research on discrepancies in accounts and / or reports for assigned area. Create and analyze income statements and balance sheets for assigned areas. Support Assistant Controller, Corporate Controller and CFO in preparation for annual financial audit.

Essential Job Functions

Assists in budgeting and forecasting process and executing financial terms Review financial data regularly to ensure that activities are proceeding as per regulations and company policy. Assist management in review and analyzing cash management on a weekly basis. Prepares monthly and annual accounts to monitor profits, and preparing projections and budgets for planning cash flows and profits. Assists in setting up control procedures at various levers to ensure that inf o rmation in the accounts does not vary with physical verification. Prepares and processes journal entries with appropriate backup. Investigates and recommend process improvements for correcting accounting errors. Reviews AP posting to ensure that costs are reported to budgeted accounts and to the correct department. Prepares financial statements and accounts analysis in time and in accordance with statutory regulations and audit requests. Assist Corporate Controller and CFO with preparation and consolidation of annual budget. Creates monthly budget versus actual reports and variances analysis. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance. Master Degree in Accounting preferred.CPA preferred . 4 years of auditing/accounting/finance experience in a corporate environment. Experience gained in a healthcare business environment preferred. Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers. Ability to effectively listen, process received information, and express ideas both orally and in writing in English Ability to initiate action, take personal responsibility, suggest improvements, and solve problems within scope of job without being asked Ability to understand and comply with government, regulatory, and company rules. Ability to record, report, and maintain confidentiality of information and respond to requests for information. Ability to get assigned work done in an acceptable manner, in the time allotted, with minimal prompting or reminders

Physical / Working Conditions of the Senior Financial Accountant Position:

75% time sitting (computer and telephone use, attending meetings)15% time standing (greeting visitors, copying, faxing, filing)5% time walking (touring grounds, distribution)35% time bending (access files/reports/supplies)Up to 25 pounds weight lifted / carried Ability to use telephones extensively; ability to relay clear written messages; ability to use computer keyboard and calculator extensively. Ability to effectively read, write and process information; ability to input/retrieve information to/from computer and files. Ability to converse with others to give, take and process information in English; extensive use of telephone. Ability to hear alarms and pages. Ability to converse in English with others to give, take and process information; extensive use of telephone. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record/transcribe general and specific meeting minutes. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Communicate with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety. Occasional/limited exposure to: Infection and to the risk of blood-borne diseases; hazardous agents, body fluids and wastes; unpleasant patient or departmental elements; to potentially violent/aggressive patients/staff/visitors, critical incidents, and/or sentinel events. Occasionally needed to work irregular hours or additional hours.