Accountant 35784577

A leading children's medical institution is seeking an Accountant. The successful candidate will monitor and maintain the general ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that include analytical work and a thorough review of financial records. The ideal candidate has three or more years of related experience.

Accountant Pay and Benefits:

Hourly pay: $45/hrWorksite: Leading children's medical institution (Dallas, TX 75235 - Onsite)W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL40 hours/week, 3-6 Month Assignment

Accountant Responsibilities:

Journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis of interim financial statements and ad/hoc reporting. Provide customer service for both internal and external customers, including training/instruction of general ledger usage for internal customers. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated Health System financial statements, including schedules, footnotes and MD&A in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.Perform all investment, debt, and pension and retirement accounting, including preparation of related annual financial statements. Review and approve certain balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the staff accountant and may interface with external audit staff as needed.Assist in Form 990 preparation and other tax filings including preparing work papers.Prepare monthly eliminating entries for the Health System financialsReview, reconcile and prepare monthly entries related to investments and debt for the Health System.Prepare pension, benefit and single audit financial packages and audit schedules; coordinate information gathering from internal and external customers; and answer auditor inquiries.Prepare and post monthly journal entries according to established guidelines and timeframes.Perform monthly account variance analysis for balance sheet and income statement accounts for the financial review process and prepare and record adjusting entries as necessary.Prepare audit schedules and answer audit questions as needed.Review and approve selected account reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountant.Prepare ad hoc reports as requested by management.

Accountant Qualifications:

3+ years of related experience.Four-year Bachelor's degree.CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is preferred.