Accountant, Sr. - Zenith American

Title: Sr Accountant Department: Trust Accounting

Bargaining Unit: NBU Grade: N/A

Position Type: Exempt Hours per Week: 40

PositionSummary

The Sr Accountant acts as the subject matter expert and provides financial accounting in accordance with Company guidelines, client needs, and legislative requirements.

"Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role."

KeyDutiesandResponsibilities

• Completes month end and year end closing process, including preparation and input of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and revenue summaries.
• Distributes monthly financial statements, researches, and resolves income statement discrepancies, and responds to branch inquiries and requests.
• Audits financial statements for review by outside auditors.
• Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of internal accounting systems and policies and procedures to ensure operations remain in compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
• Performs accrual accounting functions including preparing and analyzing journal entries, financial statements.
• Prepares financial statements and schedules for auditors and various management reports.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for inquiries, problems and exceptions related to the review of account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Reviews and monitors assigned accounts to ensure appropriate funding; directs cash transfers as needed.
• Leads year end audit process for assigned funds.
• File 941 and 945 forms and ensures 990 and 5500 filings are timely.
• Reviews the work of Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• May supervise the work of other accountants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MinimumQualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Three years of experience in an accounting role.
• Thorough understanding of common accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient computer skills including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel.

PreferredQualifications

• Experience working in a third-party administrator, insurance, or health and welfare environment.
• Prior experience in Taft-Hartley trust administration.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disability Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at recruiting@zenith-american.com, and we would be happy to assist you.

ZAS's Mission, Vision & Values

As a member of the ZAS team, each employee agrees to embrace and live out the mission, vision and core values of ZAS. The values we live and work by are:

• We focus on relationships
• We take risks thoughtfully
• Ethical behavior
• Performance and accountability
• We strive to win, but not at all costs

Zenith American Solutions, Inc.

Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.

Zenith American Solutions, Inc. is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944.

We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We look for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!

Internals to Apply:

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please submit an application. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the Internal Posting Deadline in order to be considered prior to external applicants.

* Zenith American Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zenith does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, pregnancy, status as a parent, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.