Senior Accountant (Full Time)

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Accounting Director, the Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the financial management and administration of the accounting functions of NCH and its affiliated entities.

Essential Functions:

• Perform general accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Calculate and post journal entries related to fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, intercompany charges, and more.
• Complete month-end close, prepare financial reporting workbooks, analyze budget-to-actual variances.
• Work with the accounting team to finalize monthly and annual financial statements. Review for accuracy, trends, and special circumstances. Provide follow-up as necessary.
• Complete bank statement reconciliations, including all journal entries.
• Maintain detailed support schedules in Excel for monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analyses.
• Assist in year-end audit, as well as preparation of Form 990, cost report, annual budget.

Essential Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting or business is required.
• CPA certification and/or a Master’s Degree is desirable.
• Experience directly related to healthcare accounting is desirable.
• Strong computer skills and use of spreadsheet software are required.
• Experience with Meditech software is desired.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in dealing with clinical, administrative, and financial staff are essential.
• A high degree of self-direction, organizational skills, and the ability to work unsupervised are also essential.
• A willingness and ability to initiate and implement change are desirable.

About North Country Healthcare (NCH):

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.