Senior Accountant / Accountant V (Remote)

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Company: Morgan Stephens

Location: Highland, IL 62249

Description:

Job Title: Accounting/Finance - Accountant V

Location: Remote, must reside in Illinois, Missouri or Kentucky

Compensation: $85,000-$95,000

Job Description:
  • Location Requirement: Candidates must reside in one of the three states: MO, KY, IL
  • Time Zone Preference: Central Standard Time
  • Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Vary throughout the month and include journal entries, research, reconciliation, problem-solving, and collaboration with other departments.
  • Licensure Preference: CPA a plus. Degree in Accounting or other Business related curriculum
  • Work Hours:
    • 830am - 5pm - Monday through Friday
  • Equipment Requirements: Laptop, keyboard, mouse, headset, dual monitors, and docking station - provided by company.

Summary: The Corporate Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day and month-end accounting processes for the assigned state plan, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support.

Essential Functions:
  • Prepare and enter journal entries, including GAAP and statutory reporting entries.
  • Fixed Assets and Cost Accounting.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and ensure proper coding of cash receipts/transfers.
  • Reconcile accounts to identify posting or coding errors.
  • Conduct monthly P&L analysis and explain variances to budget or prior periods.
  • Perform account analysis and propose required journal entries as needed.
  • Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules requested by auditors.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
  • Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Adherence to company policies and HIPAA compliance.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers, and customers.

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.

Required Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
  • Experience with networked computerized multi-company accounting systems.

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