Senior Accountant

Polara Health is a non-profit healthcare organization committed to excellence and innovation. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our financial operations and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, and providing financial analysis to support business decisions.  This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and monitor financial performance against them.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
•    Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
•    Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
•    Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks) and MS Excel
•    Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
•    Strong attention to details and accuracy.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Must be able to obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

CORE COMPETENCIES

•   People​ – Passionately believes in people and embraces diversity
•   Integrity ​–​ ​Does the right thing even when no one is looking
•   Learning ​–​ ​Challenges old paradigms with critical thinking, curiosity       and creativity
•   Accountability​ – Sets an intentional culture of personal responsibility;   believes everyone carries the load
•   Relationships ​– Serves colleagues and consumers with empathy and   compassion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and working demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

•    Office environment, travel within the community, as needed
•    Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc.
•    Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout work hours
•    Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 5 or more pounds 
•    Must be able to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations by using good judgment and following Polara Health protocols

This position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara Health.

Polara Health subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Polara Health’s policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Polara Health intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Polara Health’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify Polara Health in any of the following ways: by calling 928-445-5211, ext. 4047, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to Polara Health 3343 N. Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Attention: Human Resources Job Applicant Request.

Employment is contingent on background checks as required by Polara Health’s policies, which may include Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, Department of Child Services, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References.