Accountant II

Overview

This position involves researching and analyzing data from multiple sources to support the recording of journal entries, often involving multiple legal entities. It also includes preparing a variety of financial, regulatory, and managerial reports. Responsibilities include preparing, maintaining, reconciling, and analyzing financial information on a monthly and annual basis, including the reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts and timely resolution of reconciling items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, including advanced journal entries and intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
• Create Excel spreadsheets and other documentation to support recorded journal entries.
• Ensure accounting transactions comply with GAAP and GASB accounting standards.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure intercompany balance sheet accounts reconcile between companies.
• Communicate with department managers, their teams, and other accounting staff to provide guidance on accounting questions and assist with issues.
• Document processes and update documentation as processes change; make recommendations for process improvements.
• Serve as a resource and provide assistance in various areas including projects, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) completion, and annual audits.
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the department.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current CPA certification strongly preferred.

Experience

• With a Master's degree: no prior experience required.
• With a Bachelor's degree: two (2) years of accounting experience required.
• With an Associate's degree: six (6) years of accounting experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong accounting and financial skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both financial and non-financial personnel.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate review and feedback from management.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced features.
• Experience with financial software systems; Lawson / Infor preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with excellent planning and prioritizing skills and adaptability to various work situations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $28.87 - $41.50 per hour (hiring range).
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Location & Work Schedule

• Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, USA.
• Work type: Full-time, remote.
• Standard hours: 40 hours per week.
• Work schedule: Day job.
• Exempt from overtime.

Additional Information

• This position is employed by a private, fully-owned subsidiary of a healthcare system and is not a state-employed position.
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious practices upon request.