Senior Accountant

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, affiliated with McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in cancer care, is seeking an experienced Full Time Senior Accountant to work at our Administrative office in Fairfax, Virginia. GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, and 401 K.

SCOPE: Accountant Sr (Network) Under minimal supervision, coordinates the month-end close for assigned oncology practices including financial reporting. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Maintains general ledger, including preparing financial schedules, writing journal entries, etc. Maintains cash schedules, inspects account status, transfers cash as necessary to cover disbursements.

-Processes monthly close of all practices and management companies in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures accruals are made appropriately each month.

-Reviews G/L coding on invoices before checks are releases to ensure accurate coding. Works with practice Controllers to obtain all necessary information and explanations.

-Ensures compliance with Management Services Agreements for all practices. Ensures accurate accounting for new practices including opening balance sheet, subsequent adjustments to B/S and MSA, etc.

-Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported by valid detail. Reviews monthly Reporting Package for all practices for accuracy, reasonableness and completeness.

-Ensures timely submission of Reporting Packages to Controllers for review. Responds to Controller inquiries in a timely manner. Meets Corporate reporting deadlines.

-Provides various practice specific reporting as requested by Controllers.

-Ensures accuracy and completeness of fixed assets records including depreciation. Implements new fixed asset system.

-Determines and records discounts/reserves for practices without a Controller with Regional Finance Director's assistance.

-Assists in the annual budgeting process for all practices. Maintains working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned responsibilities.

- Prepare local county personal property and business license tax reporting.

-Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, finances and cost effective health care delivery issues. May oversee functions of junior level accountants and Accounting Specialists/support staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field (finance, business). Minimum five years hands-on, corporate accounting experience. Progressive work experience in different accounting functional areas - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget, and Fixed Assets. Ability to work independently and proven organizational and time management skills to ensure all department deadlines are being met in a fast paced work environment. Above average Excel skills. CPA highly desirable. Healthcare industry experience a plus but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.

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The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.