Senior Accountant, Finance Integration

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Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company.  If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant, Finance Integration wll support general accounting and finance functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all levels of management. The Accountant will assist in interpretation and analysis of financial results and budget/forecast variances. This positon will be directly involved in standardization of legacy financial information for new business acquisitions to Surgery Partners’ accounting platforms, policies and procedures; and determine, develop, and implement new efficiencies and process improvements as requested.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DESCRIPTION TIME SPENT
Prepare and review monthly journal entries for assigned entities during accounting close while adhering to established accounting standards and procedures. 20%
Support the migration of financial data and transition of accounting processes from assigned entities’ legacy systems during the integration of business acquisitions, including ERP implementations, upgrades and testing 15%
Perform complete and thorough month-end review of facility general ledger and financial statements. 15%
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned entities. 15%
Prepare monthly internal financial reports to support management in operational reviews and internal control compliance. 5%
Review monthly accounts receivable and corresponding reserves. 5%
Support and improve business processes and accounting systems by working directly with facilities and Corporate to ensure the accuracy, usefulness and timeliness of financial statements provided to management and external auditors. 5%
Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by ensuring that accounting policies and procedures are adhered to, and providing assistance, as needed, in the ongoing development and implementation of new controls, policies and procedures. 5%
Maintain fixed asset records and reporting for assigned entities. 5%
Assist in the year-end financial statement audit and quarterly reviews with the external auditors including the preparation of audit schedules, if required. 2%
Prepare any additional adhoc analytical reporting as requested 1%
Act as liaison with facility management and accounting personnel in budget preparation for those facilities as assigned, financial close, accounting research, internal control compliance, external financial reporting, and external audit support.
2%

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
Healthcare/Hospital experience preferred.
Integration/acquisition experience preferred
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics (Solomon), Lawson, Oracle, Meditech, Cerner, or OneStream is preferred.

LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATION(S)
CPA eligible preferred; CPA certification not required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to work effectively with all levels of facility and corporate management. Demonstrating initiative, mature judgement, and strong customer service orientation.
Strong communication (verbal and written), project management, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
Must possess high degree of integrity, professionalism, adaptability, and time management skills.
Advanced computer skills In Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with or experience in developing internal controls.
Self-directed, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and assertive.

CORE COMPETENCIES
N/A

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Constant 67 – 100%
Talk / Hear X
See X
Sit X
Repetitive Use of Hands X

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
Normal Office Surroundings X

Competencies
Agility
Resourcefulness: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances; cleverly navigates obstacles and constraints.
Manages Uncertainty: Comfortable when things are in flux; readily shifts approach or behavior to fit changing circumstances.

Bias to Action
Action Oriented: Propensity to act or decide and move forward with a logical approach; can decide and act without having the total picture.
Delivering Results: Strives for high levels of achievement; maintains a clear and steady focus on meeting goals, despite obstacles; is resilient when encountering setbacks.

Customer Focus
Identifying with Customers: Understanding who the external and intemal customers are and what they value.

Managing Complexity
Essence: Extracts the core meaning out of complex situations; can separate the important from the noise when problem solving; hunts for the root cause of successes and failures.
Manages Conflict: Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. Stays positive, constructive, and respectful, even in disagreements or conflicts.

Capability Building
Helps Others Succeed: Steps aside and lets others shine; serves as a mentor and coach; helps others apply their strengths and shore up on their weaknesses.

Interpersonal Impact
People Smart: Reads people well: can articulate the qualities, perspectives, strengths, and weaknesses of others.
Influence: Even without direct authority finds common ground and win/win solutions; gaining alignment on the path forward.

Strategic Vision
Inspires Others: Creates common purpose/shared mind-set; raises other's confidence to tackle challenges; promotes high level of energy and excitement.
Visioning: Can anticipate future consequences and trends; articulately paints credible pictures of possibilities and likelihoods.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.