Accountant II

**Objective and Purpose:** The Accountant II is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the multi-entity organization. This role plays a key part in day-to-day accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and monthly close processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-location or healthcare setting, with strong attention to detail and a working knowledge of GAAP. **Primary Responsibilities**: - Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for multiple dental practices/entities consistently meeting established deadlines. - Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and intercompany transactions. - Perform balance sheet and bank account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items on a timely basis. - Review and analyze monthly P&L results, researching significant fluctuations and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately.. - Support general ledger maintenance and ensure data accuracy and integrity. - Assist in preparing financial statements and internal reports. - Reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances with general ledger entries. - Collaborate with operational teams to collect data and ensure financial accuracy. - Assist in developing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and efficiencies. - Maintain organized and complete documentation supporting all accounting entries and reconciliations. - Perform other accounting and financial reporting duties and special projects as assigned. - Support external audits by preparing requested schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. - Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper account coding, department allocations, and supporting documentation. **Requirements**: - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. - 2–5 years of accounting experience; experience in a healthcare or multi-entity environment is preferred. - Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or other ERP systems). - Strong understanding of GAAP and basic accounting principles. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas). - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. - Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow within the role. - Experience working in a multi-entity or high-volume accounting environment preferred. **Expectations:** - Perform thorough review of all work before submission, with minimal errors. - Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial records across multiple dental practice entities. - Ensure all journal entries, reconciliations, and reports are error-free and delivered on schedule. - Ability to practively issues. - Consistently meet month-end and quarter-end close deadlines. - Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, ensuring timely resolution of variances or discrepancies. - Work with operations, billing, payroll, and accounts payable teams to gather accurate data and support integrated financial reporting. - Follow internal controls and accounting policies. - Assist in refining and documenting accounting processes for scalability and audit readiness. - Stay current with accounting standards, particularly in healthcare-related areas. - Demonstrate initiative and readiness for expanded responsibilities over time. **Benefits**: - BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options - VSP Vision Coverage - BCBS PPO Dental Insurance - Complimentary Life Insurance Policy - Short-term & Long-Term Disability - Pet Insurance Coverage - 401(k) plan - HSA / FSA Account Access - Identity Theft Protection - Legal Services Package - Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage - Paid Time Off - Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment **Working Conditions:** - Must be able…