Senior Accountant / Controller - Hybrid

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The Senior Accountant is responsible for financial data integrity and for executing all processes related to monthly and year end accounting close. Manages and oversees the daily operations of the accounting function for the organization, monitoring and analyzing accounting data, journal entries, producing financial reports and statements, fiscal interpretation, analysis and reconciliation while enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles.

Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting activities and financial analysis to produce accurate financial reports and statements for multiple entities
• Coordinate complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team or with other departments.
• Create, produce and report on financial key performance indicators.
• Coordinate accounting’s responsibilities as they relate to the organization’s annual financial budget process.
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting procedures for process improvement and efficiency.
• Enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles following GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to meet financial accounting objectives and constant stream of timelines
• Ensure adherence to established internal controls and related procedures.
• Coordinate in conjunction with the Director of Financial Services and other finance team members all aspects of the annual audit.
• Maintain the general ledger, and perform other accounting duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong accounting skills and thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• In depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Competency in project management.
• Demonstrate technical skills with MS Office products. Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software a plus.
• Power BI or similar application experience preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Pivot tables, Vlookups,
• Technical skills in customizing software or templates preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including customer service.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• High level initiative, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Superior Analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Education / Licenses / Certificates

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar degree required.
• Master’s, CPA or CMA certification preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Three years experience working as Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor or Senior Accountant preferred.
• Minimum Ten years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Non -profit or healthcare experience will be a plus.
  
  

or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Who We Are

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.
  
  

Benefits

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.