Experienced Senior Accountant Jobs in Hackensack Meridian Health Edison, NJ

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant I to join our finance team. This role is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reviewing financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards, reconciling general ledger accounts, and preparing journal entries and monthly financial reports. The Senior Accountant I also supports audits, addresses complex accounting issues, and leads special financial projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts with detailed documentation and statistical accuracy.
• Prepare timely and accurate journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and financial institutions.
• Support audits by preparing work papers and responding to inquiries.
• Contribute to tax reporting (payroll, sales/use, and corporate returns).
• Identify accounting issues, propose solutions, and enhance internal controls.
• Participate in financial reporting, special projects, and month-end close processes.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of accounting experience or 2 years of public accounting with CPA in progress (to be completed within 2 years).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in healthcare or hospital settings.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials.
• CPA license (preferred or in progress per requirements above).