Senior Staff Accountant

Overview

LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, "to substitute for." When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There's nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/VfMVtWsvT1pn4T6nvUZxn1.

We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the second largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

General Ledger Accounting -70%

• Participates in financial meetings
• Performs daily journal entries
• Ensures accurate and timely GL entries to process the month-end close
• Performs account reconciliations to support accurate bookkeeping
• Prepares financial statements
• Completes and submits government filings
• Responds to financial questions from internal customers
• Researches issues and troubleshoots for potential solutions
• Performs third-party fee management includng reconciliation, processing, accruing, and remitting payment
• Completes account and variance analysis
• Documents current changes in processes, revising the procedure manual as needed
• Assists in analyzing, comparing, and researching current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure proper classification and comparison to budget
• Assist with year-end audit
• Serves as SME for General Ledger

Informal Mentor to New Staff Accountants - 30%

• Serves as informal mentor to new associates and assists with training
• May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

• Communicates with external service providers

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• 5+ years as a general ledger accountant required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Working knowledge of financial management systems, Workday a plus
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to mentor and train new associates

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Business Insight Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Collaborates Manages Complexity Values Differences Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Directs Work Plans & Aligns Instills Trust Self-Development

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements
  • May be able to sit or stand
• Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
• Ability to interpret various instructions
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive or comprehensive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

What is in it for you

Company-paid benets (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
Healthcare benet options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.

EEO Statement

Locum Tenens is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.