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Senior Accountant

Evergreen Life Services

Senior Accountant

Haughton, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position: Senior Accountant – Corporate Office

    Reports To: Controller

    FLSA: Exempt

    Date Open: July 2023

    Job Summary

    Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to ensure compliance with financial filings required, annual budgetary activities, and other financial activities within the organization.

    Essential Job Functions

    Prepare operational and capital budgets including:

    o Develop and implement all financial budget tools and spreadsheets for the budget process; Develop budget preparation timelines in conjunction with CFO.

    o Coordinate budget data worksheets for distribution to and receipt from operational staff.

    o Prepare detailed operational and capital budgets for review by CFO.

    o Input data for detailed budgets into the general ledger system.

    o Conduct periodic operational audits of purchasing practices in search of spending efficiencies. o Oversee financial activities of HUD projects including budget preparation, monthly monitoring, and facilitating of annual audits and compliance reporting.

    Manage and prepare required governmental compliance reports including:

    o Cost report preparations and filings for state Medicaid departments.

    o Prepare and file IRS Forms 990 for the Evergreen and affiliated non-profit corporations.

    o Prepare federal and state financial surveys as necessary.

    Assist with the preparation of any special studies, analyses, and reports as directed by the CFO or Controller.

    Manage outside audits conducted by CPA firms, state Medicaid auditors, etc.

    Conduct periodic financial systems training for staff as necessary.

    Monthly accounting and oversight of Miscellaneous Receivables.

    Assistance with Special Needs Trust Administration.

    Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

    Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

    Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

    Education/Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field.

    Three (3) years of working experience in Accounting or related finance field.

    Must have knowledge of sound accounting practices and have the ability to implement.

    Combination of education and experience will be considered.

    Physical Demands

    Occasionally travels

    Constantly moves about to coordinate work

    Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines

    Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds

    Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

    Special Demands

    Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

    Must be able to work under stress and willing to work additional hours if the situation arises.

    Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

    Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

    Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

    Ability to operate a 10-key calculator.

    Represent Evergreen in a professional manner in appearance and speech.

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Will not supervise.

    Skills and Abilities

    Working knowledge of Windows 10, Office 2016 applications.

    Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

    Employment Variables

    Some evening and weekend work may be required.

    Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation

    Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

    Must be able to work some evenings and weekends when required.

    Occasional travel.

    Working Environment

    General office environment.