Sr Accounting Analyst - RadNet Los Angeles

Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in patient care.  With decades of expertise, we are Radiology Forward. With dynamic cross-training and advancement opportunities in a team-focused environment, the core of our success is its people with the commitment to a better healthcare experience.  When you join us as a Senior Accounting Analyst, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21^st century and align all stakeholders- patients, providers, payors, and regulators to achieve the best clinical outcomes.

You Will:

• Prepare and record journal entries and reconciliations and make necessary corrections to ensure the accuracy of our financial reports
• Prepare account reconciliations and related analysis of various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and document flux analysis on our overall analytical review (OAR) for all comparable periods.
• Develop and document policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively to develop and lead process improvement initiatives
• Interact with internal and external auditors.
• Partner with colleagues involved in operations to develop an in-depth knowledge of RadNet's operations in order to provide accurate, complete and timely operational financial statements
• Participate in and/or lead various projects, meetings, and/or other accounting functions as assigned by management.
• Collaborate with AP ensuring expenses are properly coded, overseeing recommended payment reports, sub-ledger reconciliations
• Assist in review of fixed asset accounts to ensure proper account coding and compliance with capitalization policy
• Perform special, ad-hoc projects in accounting/finance as needed
• Help implement accounting policy and procedures to support best practices
• Follow and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
• Record and research all financial information for analysis
• Prepare and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and related analytical commentary for review with the operations team
• Support day-to-day accounting and operations with an emphasis on automation and improving current processes
• Partner with cross-functional business partners and third parties to foster working relationships, support company initiatives, and assist with ad hoc projects
• Participate in required SOX compliance control testing
• Analyzing important variances among actual, budget and forecasted data and providing detailed explanations related to underlying causes
• Analyze, recommend and implement process improvement opportunities that enhance the efficiency of the accounting and finance processes while also increasing the informative value of the content provided to our internal operations team and joint venture partners
• Respond to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data
• Provides guidance to other finance staff related to adherence to proper financial accounting procedures and policies.
• Present and document work according to standards required
• Manage high volume and complex issues
• Act as the primary financial liaison between operations and finance including but not limited to inquiries related to payroll, accounts payable, contracting and revenue reimbursement and at all times adhering to all accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare journal entries that provide descriptions that add clarity as to "why" the entry is being recorded that cannot be gleamed from the journal entry inputs already identified by the system
• Communicates effectively with peers and supervisors by providing timely, clear, thorough and concise explanations related to account policies and procedures
• Provides information requested from auditors within one business day.
• Provides deliverables to team members and supervisors within a timely manner as agreed upon or as noted in closing schedule.

If You Are:

• Exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations.
• You demonstrate effective and professional communication, interpersonal skills and respect with patients, guests & colleagues.
• You have a structured work-approach, understand complex problems and you are able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

To Ensure Success in This Role, You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Strong knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• 4+ years of professional experience in fast–paced environment
• Must have an understanding of key financial concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to details, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Developed effective business and financial discernment
• Demonstrations strong work-ethic and high-level of accountability
• Must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Ability to meet deadlines, effectively manage multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrate strong organization skills, initiative and the ability to be a self-starter
• Must have an inherent curiosity
• Ability to analyze high volume of transactions/data
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills, Pivot Tables, Vlookups
• Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus