Accounting Manager

Company: Mohawk Valley
Location: Utica
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition Number: 86338-1
Position Title: External Description: Do you have strong GAAP experience? Join our team!!! We are looking for a CPA, or someone with audit and financial statement preparation experience at an accounting firm. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to grow your accounting skills in the healthcare sector, we encourage you to apply for this position - Job Summary As an Accounting Manager with MVHS, you will be responsible for overseeing the Accounting Department to ensure all accounting processes are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accounting Manager provides planning, direction, coordination, management and supervision of the department to support the execution of all accounting functions throughout the health system. Responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounting Department: You will be responsible for managing the accounting staff, including workload assignment, reviewing work, training/support, and hiring/reviewing accountants.
• Coordinate External Audits/Reporting: You will oversee the external audit process, and facilitate requests from auditors to complete all entity audits efficiently.
• Month End Processes: You will prepare financial statements for all entities, review variances, and examine reconciliations done by accounting staff to ensure the accuracy of accounts. You will then review the findings with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) before presenting to monthly finance committee meetings.
• Implementation of New Systems/Processes: You will assist in the implementation of new systems across the health system and determine the most effective utilization method by the finance department.
• Review Internal Controls: You will review the internal control processes to determine if controls are meeting the objectives they were designed to meet. Education/Experience Requirements: Education -
  • Required: - Bachelor's Degree in applicable area.
  • Preferred : Master's Degree or MBA Experience
    • Required: -5 years of supervisory experience working at a CPA firm, in healthcare accounting, or in a specialized area such as Medicaid/Medicare audits.
    • Preferred: 10+ years of supervisory experience working at a CPA firm, in healthcare accounting, or in a specialized area such as Medicaid/Medicare audits. Licensure/Certification Requirements:
      • Preferred: - Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Qualifications:
        • Strong understanding of GAAP.
        • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
        • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with external auditors, accounting staff, and other departments.
        • Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to grow your accounting skills in the healthcare sector, we encourage you to apply for this position. Core Job Responsibilities 35% Management of the Accounting Department: Responsible for the oversight of all accounting staff including assignment of workload, review of work, training/support and the hiring/review of all accountants. 25% Coordination of External Audits/Reporting: Responsible for the oversight of the external audit process/facilitation of requested items to the auditors in order to expeditiously complete all entity audits. 20% Month End Processes: Prepare financial statements for all entities, examine variances and review with CFO prior to monthly finance committee meetings. Review reconciliations done by accounting staff to ensure accuracy of accounts. 15% Implementation of New Systems/Processes: Assist in the implementation of new systems across the health system. Analyze their affect on the General Ledger and determine the most effective utilization method by the finance department. 5% Review Internal Controls: Review processes regarding internal control to determine if controls are meeting the objectives they were designed to meet. Education/Experience Requirements Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in applicable area
          Preferred: Master's Degree or MBA Experience Required: Five (5) years of supervisory experience working at a CPA firm, in healthcare accounting, or in a specialized area such as Medicaid/Medicare audits. Preferred: Ten (10) years of supervisory experience working at a CPA firm, in healthcare accounting, or in a specialized area such as Medicaid/Medicare audits. Licensure/Certification Requirements Required: None
          Preferred: Certified Public Accountant Job Details Req Id - 86338 -
          Department - FINANCIAL OFFICE -
          Shift Days
          Shift Hours Worked 8.00 -
          FTE 1.066667 -
          Work Schedule SALARIED 8 HOURS -
          Employee Status A1 - Full-Time -
          Union Non-Union EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Due to the new New York Pay Transparency Law, the salary posted in the ad is based on years of experience. This varies based on experience, and any union/non-union positions may vary in this range. The pay range (0-20 years is): $66,490.94 $88,640.45 $115,245.31 City: Utica
          State: New York
          Community / Marketing Title: Accounting Manager
          Company Profile: EEO Employer Verbiage: Location_formattedLocationLong: Utica, New York US
          Job Number: 62393
          

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