Accountant

Overview

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in a hybrid work setting based in St. Louis, MO. This role focuses on managing complex accounting functions within the healthcare industry, particularly enterprise accounting cycles, lease accounting under ASC 842, and joint venture financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with the Manager of Technical Accounting and the Joint Venture Controller to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of financial statements and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to joint ventures, including non-controlling interests, ownership changes, and quarterly financial reports
• Record and reconcile equity ownership details for parent entities and external shareholders
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of all debt-related transactions across various debt instruments in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee accounting for operating versus capital leases, ensuring compliance with ASC 842 and company policies
• Monitor and reconcile rent payments, lease amortization schedules, and related financial data within lease administration software and accounts payable systems
• Support the conversion of rent payments from checks to ACH transfers
• Track sublease and timeshare receivables in collaboration with the Real Estate team
• Reconcile security deposits and monitor their return, ensuring proper documentation and support for all lease-related balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and review lease-related balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Respond to landlord financial reporting requests and assist during external audits with relevant documentation and explanations
• Support continuous process improvements within the accounting cycle to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred
• 3-4 years of experience in public accounting or a finance role within a public company
• Solid understanding of ASC 842 lease accounting standards
• Experience with enterprise accounting cycles, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with lease administration software such as Tango
• Strong organizational, management, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a professional attitude and high reliability
• Ability to develop trusting relationships across departments including finance, legal, and real estate

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• GAAP
• Lease Accounting
• Reconciliation
• Financial Analysis

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility to balance personal and professional commitments

Location

St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid work arrangement)