Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a full time Accounting Manager at our central business office in Westerville, OH. Central Ohio Primary Care is a network of more than 80 practices and serves more than 400,000 patients. However, what's most notable isn't our size, but that we have grown beyond the primary care office. We have a hospitalist team with physicians at hospitals across the region, we're opening more SameDay Centers, and are expanding our ancillary services. We are leading the nation with a system that supports the entire care of each COPC patient. A model we believe is THE BEST FOR PRIMARY CARE.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for general accounting and analysis for multiple business units. This position manages, mentors and develops a team responsible for month end close processes including journal entry preparation, general ledger reconciliations, financial statement preparation and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, ad hoc analysis and supports year-end external review process, tax preparation and governmental audits. The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring that financial reporting is prepared in compliance with financial policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAPP). The Accounting Manager interacts with multiple departments across all levels of the organization.

POSITION(S) SUPERVISED : Accounting Assistants, Staff Accountants, Senior Accountants

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review and approve monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage preparation of the annual budget and budget to actual fluctuation analysis.
• Review monthly financial statements.
• Prepare various internal and external financial reports.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze current processes, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement solutions.
• Standardize process and procedures to continually improve financial processes.
• Assist with identification and implementation of accounting tools / systems.
• Collaborate with various department leaders providing insight into and resolution of accounting questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education, Licensures & Certifications

Required : BS in Accounting or Finance

Required : 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years of management experience.

Preferred : Health care experience

Preferred : Workday software experience

Preferred : Certified Public Accountant

B. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Innovative problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Continuous Improvement skills

Strong computer & system skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Ability to execute job duties with precision and superior attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively

Ability to effectively train and manage staff

Strong management and communication skills within every level of the organization