Senior Accountant - General Ledger
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Summary

Provides financial and statistical information to management, staff, and external customers in compliance with internal and external requirements by managing, monitoring, and accessing the organization's financial and other systems; analyzes and verifies the inputs and outputs to those systems. Maintains financial records and systems in accordance with GAAP and the Healthcare Audit Guide. Job Duties

• Prepares intermediate journal vouchers and other source inputs into the general ledger and reconciles accordingly in Research and Gift Accounting.
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial statement package including the financial statements, variance analysis, statistical, and financial ratio reporting.
• Assists in the annual external financial audit and oversees the MHID program specific audit.
• Reconciles general ledger inputs and balances to supporting documentation.
• Develops, produces, and distributes monthly internal departmental and business unit financial statements and reports.
• Ensures procedural documentation and polices are kept current.
• Maintains and operates the financial and statistical computer systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance.
• 5 years of experience as a staff accountant.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and an aptitude for automated financial systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.