Accounting Lead - Newtown Square, PA

Accounting Lead - Newtown Square, PA

On behalf of VetJobs / MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. We are assisting our partnering company, listed below, with this position. It is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow for next steps. Under the direction of Accounting Management, the Accountant Lead is responsible for supervising the accounting functions for existing business as well as facilitating the implementation of new business. The Accounting Lead is also responsible for reviewing and approving certain deliverables prepared by the Senior Accountants and Accountants.

Work Arrangement Hybrid - Associate must be in the office at least three (3) days per week, including core days of Tuesdays and Wednesdays, at our Newtown Square, PA headquarters

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with Accounting Management to ensure the timeliness of the monthly accounting close process pursuant to the close calendar
• Overseeing the implementation of new business (start-up, acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.) as it relates to all areas of responsibility
• Implementing and testing of new systems and processes as they relate to the accounting functions
• Reviewing and approving certain journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by the Senior Accountants and Accountants
• Facilitating and ensuring effectiveness of the internal control process as it relates to the relevant areas of responsibility
• Assisting and / or overseeing the deliverables provided to the Financial Reporting team
• Preparing and / or reviewing certain audit deliverables to ensure timely and accurate accounting deliverables
• Acting as a technical and operational resource for all senior and staff accountants to support daily functions
• Identifying process inefficiencies, recommending efficient process alternatives, and facilitating the implementation of process improvements as it relates to the areas of responsibility

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At AmeriHealth Caritas, we're passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we'd like to hear from you. Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.