26 Accounting Manager jobs in New Kensington

Description
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with clients and oversee essential financial operations while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing various accounting functions and demonstrate proficiency with industry-leading software tools.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
- Utilize accounting software systems, such as Blackline and ERP platforms, to streamline financial processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely billing functions and auditing activities.
- Collaborate with clients to provide tailored accounting solutions that meet their needs.
- Monitor financial transactions and reconcile accounts to maintain precise records.
- Implement and manage expense tracking and reporting systems, such as Concur.
- Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff to ensure high performance and adherence to procedures.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on financial performance and forecasts.
Requirements - Proven experience in accounting management, preferably in a client-focused environment.
- Proficiency in using accounting software systems, including BlackLine and ERP platforms.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
- Familiarity with auditing practices and billing functions.
- Experience with expense management tools, such as Concur.
- Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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Description
We are seeking a Manager to join our team, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role provides an opportunity to manage and control accounting, budgeting, auditing, compliance, and other financial functions within our company. The Manager will also coordinate personnel and operational matters, serve as a key decision-maker, and supervise the activities of subordinates.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the management of accounting, budgeting, auditing, security, and compliance functions to ensure financial integrity.
- Coordinate and control personnel and operational matters within the company.
- Serve as a primary decision maker and authorized signatory for substantial changes in the work environment.
- Supervise, monitor, and coordinate the work activities of subordinates.
- Prepare financial reports, analyze and interpret financial data, and manage planning data to predict resource needs and develop long-term plans.
- Analyze and plan for the needs of staff, capital equipment, improvements, supplies, and services, taking into consideration budget limitations.
- Coordinate records for internal and external audits and record keeping.
- Control, coordinate, and advise on personnel matters, such as payroll, new hire actions, interviewing and selecting new staff, employee grievances, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies.
- Advise staff on financial, technical, and operational matters, instruct and orient new members of staff, committees, or board of directors.
- Interpret, implement, develop and/or recommend changes to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the board of directors or government agencies.
- Attend required monthly board meetings.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- A minimum of three years of proven experience in a similar role is required.
- Expertise in various accounting functions is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in billing functions.
- Understanding of federal credit union regulations is necessary.
- Capability to use accounting software and systems efficiently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage a team.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Bring your ideas. Make history.

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA- HYBRID.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Leads the end to end accounting and reporting activities of multiple large, high-visibility /risk, and/or complex legal entities conducting technical review and sign-off before transforming data into information for reporting purposes.
• Directs the completion of numerous activities from start to close, including consolidations and financial reporting of business outcomes to deliver useable, accurate and timely financial information and recommendations for the desired period (monthly, quarterly or annually).
• Performs the most complex research and analyses to provide senior management with analytical/technical support and advice related to financial performance, and critical financial accounting issues.
• Serves as a key advisor to functional and/or business leaders, frequently delivers presentations, information and/or recommendations to senior management, regulators and the internal board of directors.
• Provides leadership, direction and functional guidance to more junior analysts to ensure the delivery of performance metrics within assigned processes, geographies, lines of business, or legal entities.
• Completes advanced accounting activities, including highly complex general ledger events and transactions, continuously improving exceptions identification and analysis activities, facing off with internal/external auditors and SOX, maintaining the control environment, fulfilling ad hoc requests in accordance with global, regional and country-specific process standards and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Uses professional judgement and considerable experience to deliver recommendations for use in accounting and financial reporting to senior management and the internal board of directors.
• Works closely with the regional or global leaders to review and vet any new proposed process enhancement documentation and training content.
• Provides statutory and regulatory guidance and support as requested for special projects and continuous improvement work efforts.
• Has in-depth expertise in the accounting functions of a business, legal entity or geography and serves as a key advisor to functional and/or business leaders.
• Activities include designing and leading the implementation of new or revised reporting, accounting and accounting process policies, procedures and reports which provide effective financial planning, accounting and reporting of financial information, and authorizing the recording of accounting entries to financial systems.
• Applies a depth of knowledge from the completion of multiple assignments across lines of business, legal entities and geographies to manage the interaction of legal entity, regulatory and cross-country requirements.
• Anticipates and plans for existing and emerging risks, identifying and developing recommendations and working with senior management to address/implement solutions.
• Provides leadership and technical guidance on risk identification to other analysts.
• Is adept at translating technical information to non-technical audiences, advising the internal board of directors, lines of business and regulators to ensure their questions are answered and needs are met.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Accounting concentration preferred.
• MBA or CPA/CA/local area equivalent certification preferred.
• 12-15 years of total work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting and finance concepts and analysis techniques preferred.
• Experience with advanced accounting and reporting (e.g. Statement of Cash Flows) concepts preferred.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN - 100% score, 2023-2024
• "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Description
Are you ready to lead and elevate accounting operations in a transformative role? Our client is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee North American accounting activities and contribute to our global finance strategy. This position offers visibility to the CFO, leadership responsibilities, and a clear path for career growth and succession.
Key Candidate Traits:
Accounting Enthusiast & Process Champion
You excel in accounting accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. You're energized by ERP systems and view technology as a means to drive performance.
Inspiring Leader
With a proven track record in leading accounting teams, you know how to develop talent, foster accountability, and create a culture of excellence.
Detail-Oriented Strategist
While hands-on with reconciliations and reporting, you also focus on the big picture-driving cost improvements, optimizing processes, and supporting strategic decisions.
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Lead and develop the North American Accounting Team (USA & Canada).
+ Oversee daily, monthly, and annual accounting operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
+ Manage consolidation of foreign subsidiaries, ensuring timely and precise financial reporting.
+ Serve as a champion for ERP process optimization, particularly within Microsoft D365.
+ Analyze variances, collaborate on cost improvements, and support leadership in decision-making processes.
+ Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other regulatory standards.
+ Oversee internal and external audits to uphold financial integrity.
+ Prepare detailed reports for banks, government entities, and executives.
+ Stay updated on evolving accounting standards to uphold organizational compliance.
Qualifications:
Required:
+ Minimum of 7+ years in accounting, including 3+ years leading teams.
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
+ CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Certification.
+ Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with consolidations.
+ Proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
+ Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred:
+ Public accounting experience.
+ Background in manufacturing environments.
+ Familiarity with Microsoft D365 ERP system.
+ Exposure to global corporate taxation.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Required:
+ Minimum of 7+ years in accounting, including 3+ years leading teams.
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
+ MUST HAVE CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Certification.
+ Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with consolidations.
+ Proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
+ Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred:
+ Public accounting experience.
+ Background in manufacturing environments.
+ Familiarity with Microsoft D365 ERP system.
+ Exposure to global corporate taxation.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

Work you'll do
The Manager, Financial Reporting will have oversight of financial reporting, audit support and general ledger management for Non-US ("cross-border) based business and support services including US India (USI), ARDC (Mexico), and Costa Rica (CR). The manager will support the integration of acquisitions or expansion of existing organizations. Engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting, with a strong understanding of statutory financial statement requirements.
Recruiting for this role ends on July 25, 2025
+ Responsible for the oversight and review of all cross-border reporting requirements including financial statements of USI, Mexico, CR, Puerto Rico, and certain foreign holding companies.
+ Review and approval of funding of all cross-border operations.
+ Coordination with US teams on status of India tax and defined benefits positions and related accounting (e.g., uncertain tax positions) and planning/forecasting for these areas
+ Accounting and financial reporting for US consulting projects in India or Mexico that qualify for permanent establishment treatment (includes funding requests and approval of financial statements)
+ Perform analysis and review of the following: account reconciliations, dashboards, significant journal entries, periodic and year-end closing activities, lead schedules (USI and projects entities), headcount statistics, blocked headcount accounting and royalty accounting.
+ Global Finance Services/CoRe Procurement - oversight/consultation on accounting methods, including organizational structure and blocked headcount.
+ Delivery Centers - operations oversight including consolidation accounting.
+ Periodic foreign exchange gain/loss tracking and related balance sheet revaluation.
+ Assists with other operational aspects of Financial Reporting team including financial statement referencing, documentation and internal control support, and testing of system enhancements.
+ Perform other tasks as assigned.
The successful candidate will possess:
+ Strong interpersonal communication skills are crucial as the position involves the ability to satisfy and influence various stakeholders, including senior management.
+ Must be a team player, detail oriented with be able to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
The Team
The Financial Reporting group has a view of the overall Firm and works closely with US Firms' Controllership and others within Finance and Administration. The group is a hub for the Firm's compliance reporting and works with several other groups to ensure the books and records of the firm are recorded and reported on efficiently and accurately.
Qualifications
Required:
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting or related degree
+ CPA
+ Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
+ A strong grasp of intermediate accounting principles.
+ Experience with financial analysis and consolidations.
+ Strong technical aptitude relating to accounting systems.
+ Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
+ Ability to travel 0 - 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Preferred:
+ SAP and Workiva experience
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $93,000 to $171,300.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Company :
Highmark HealthJob Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job is responsible for the accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting including preparing financial and regulatory reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent coordinates external audits with outside CPA firms and related projects as assigned by management. Detailed responsibilities include the following: financial statement preparation including footnotes for both annual audits and management reporting, consolidation and other monthly close activities including journal entries, cash flow preparation, board reports, insurance department financial filings, general ledger account reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, etc.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preparation of and ensure timely and accurate completion of complex, consolidated internal and external financial reporting deliverables (e.g. audited financial statements, insurance department filings, board reports, debt covenant calculations and investor relations reports).
• Prepare and record journal entries, prepare reconciliations and cash flow statements, and complete analytical and departmental reports to ensure compliance with current accounting standards, company policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines as part of the month-end close process.
• Prepare in-depth analytical reviews of account fluctuations during the monthly close process, identifying and explaining variances.
• Prepare schedules and footnotes to support annual and interim reporting.
• Coordinate annual audits with external audit firms; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork.
• Research and implement new accounting pronouncements, as well as US GAAP and/or SAP financial reporting requirements.
• Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices.
• Demonstrate strong time management and prioritization skills to manage multiple deadlines and possess a strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years in Accounting or Financial Statement Consolidation or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company, or 5 years in Finance and Accounting, and
• 2 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT Accounting
• 2 years in Financial Reporting

Preferred

• 1 - 3 years in External Audit
• 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific

SKILLS

• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem-Solving
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Analytical Skills

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Required

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Company: Highmark Health

This job supervises a team responsible for the review of monthly journal entries and reconciliations, analysis and oversight of the maintenance of related financial records, reconciliations and analytical reports. The Manager leads accounting and reporting processes for the physician organization of AHN, including general ledger, financial statements, footnotes and exhibits for assigned processes; develops business policies and supervises special financial and business related studies and interact with other departments in the preparation of analyses; develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets to facilitate accounting, analysis and reporting; ensures internal controls related to assigned processes are in place and operating effectively; and communicates with other departments and/or outside agencies to address information or analysis requests for internal and external customers. In addition, responsible for staff personnel related matters such as hiring, mentoring, training, disciplinary action and performance appraisals.

Essential Responsibilities

Communicate effectively. This position displays effective communication skills while performing the following functions:

• Lead a group of 3-4 accountants and analysts. Management duties include establishing objectives, performing annual reviews and relaying information from senior management.
• Provide functional coaching to staff to enhance development.
• Coordinate with other departments, locations, and divisions items critical for assigned processes.
• Communicate with other departments and/or outside agencies to address information or analysis requests for internal and external customers.
• Advise management of expected outcomes, and recommending ways to improve the outcomes.

Effectively oversee and support the financial accounting and analysis functions of Allegheny Health Network, specifically the physician organization.

• Responsible for ensuring accounting activity generated by the company is accurate and recorded timely to the GL and other data repositories in accordance with accounting principles (GAAP).
• Review of monthly journal entries and reconciliations, analytical review and variation analysis and oversee the maintenance of related financial records, reconciliations and analytical reports.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle, cash applications, reimbursement and other departments to manage the monthly financial statement close process.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to staff as necessary.
• Identify non-routine transactions and their proper accounting treatment.
• Responsible for supervision of staff and financial reporting deliverables.
• Participate in internal and external financial statement audit, providing necessary support.

Effectively oversee and support the financial accounting and analysis functions of Allegheny Health Network, specifically related to fund accounting and hospital-based foundations.

• Responsible for ensuring accounting activity generated by the company is accurate and recorded timely to the GL and other data repositories in accordance with accounting principles (GAAP).
• Review of monthly journal entries and reconciliations, analytical review and variation analysis and oversee the maintenance of related financial records, reconciliations and analytical reports.
• Collaborate with the development team, investment accounting, hospital leadership and foundation boards in accurate accounting and reporting on the internally and externally designated funds.

Facilitation of analysis and reporting.

• Leverage staff to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets to facilitate reporting & analysis.
• Automate accounting, reporting and analysis processes leveraging system development personnel to develop or enhance systems where appropriate.

Process/Project Management

• Leveraging staff, manage multiple accounting and analysis deliverables with aggressive deadlines independently.
• With department leader, manage corporate initiatives such as system or business migrations or enhancements, company integrations etc. impacting assigned processes. Lead staff to develop or enhance current processes to accommodate.
• Develop and implement projects to re-engineer current processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of accounting, reconciling, balancing and analysis procedures.

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related discipline, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
• 7 or more years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Financial Analysis
• 5 or more years of experience managing staff and/or projects of varying size and complexity
• 7 or more years of experience with various computer applications to include MS Excel and/or MS Access.
• 3 years of experience utilizing an automated general ledger and consolidation package and/or various other data repositories.

Preferred

• MBA
• 5 years' experience in provider health care industry accounting practices particularly with respect to physician and foundation accounting, reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of Allegheny Health Network's operational and financial systems and reporting processes
• Proficient in the use of an automated general ledger and consolidation package
• Experience with EPIC, Veradigm Fiscal Management, Tableau, Microsoft Office
• CPA

Skills

• Experience managing multiple processes to meet deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills ability to motivate others to quickly achieve results in a matrixed environment.
• Uses knowledge of industry and market trends to develop and champion long-term strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively persuade others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach.
• Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively presents complex topics in a concise manner to audiences at various levels and in various sizes.
• Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages and customer value.
• Successful experience in achieving results through people in a complex environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to project leadership and management skills.

Language (Other than English): None Travel Requirement: 0% - 25% Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions

Position Type: Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly: Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees): Never

Physical work site required: Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW**
This job supervises a team responsible for the review of monthly journal entries and reconciliations, analysis and oversight of the maintenance of related financial records, reconciliations and analytical reports. The Manager leads accounting and reporting processes for the physician organization of AHN, including general ledger, financial statements, footnotes and exhibits for assigned processes; develops business policies and supervises special financial and business related studies and interact with other departments in the preparation of analyses; develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets to facilitate accounting, analysis and reporting; ensures internal controls related to assigned processes are in place and operating effectively; and communicates with other departments and/or outside agencies to address information or analysis requests for internal and external customers. In addition, responsible for staff personnel related matters such as hiring, mentoring, training, disciplinary action and performance appraisals.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Communicate effectively. This position displays effective communication skills while performing the following functions:
+ Lead a group of 3-4 accountants and analysts. Management duties include establishing objectives, performing annual reviews and relaying information from senior management.
+ Provide functional coaching to staff to enhance development.
+ Coordinate with other departments, locations, and divisions items critical for assigned processes.
+ Communicate with other departments and/or outside agencies to address information or analysis requests for internal and external customers.
+ Advise management of expected outcomes, and recommending ways to improve the outcomes.
+ Effectively oversee and support the financial accounting and analysis functions of Allegheny Health Network, specifically the physician organization.
+ Responsible for ensuring accounting activity generated by the company is accurate and recorded timely to the GL and other data repositories in accordance with accounting principles (GAAP).
+ Review of monthly journal entries and reconciliations, analytical review and variation analysis and oversee the maintenance of related financial records, reconciliations and analytical reports.
+ Collaborate with revenue cycle, cash applications, reimbursement and other departments to manage the monthly financial statement close process.
+ Provide technical accounting guidance to staff as necessary.
+ Identify non-routine transactions and their proper accounting treatment.
+ Responsible for supervision of staff and financial reporting deliverables.
+ Participate in internal and external financial statement audit, providing necessary support.
+ Effectively oversee and support the financial accounting and analysis functions of Allegheny Health Network, specifically related to fund accounting and hospital-based foundations.
+ Responsible for ensuring accounting activity generated by the company is accurate and recorded timely to the GL and other data repositories in accordance with accounting principles (GAAP).
+ Review of monthly journal entries and reconciliations, analytical review and variation analysis and oversee the maintenance of related financial records, reconciliations and analytical reports.
+ Collaborate with the development team, investment accounting, hospital leadership and foundation boards in accurate accounting and reporting on the internally and externally designated funds.
+ Facilitation of analysis and reporting.
+ Leverage staff to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets to facilitate reporting & analysis.
+ Automate accounting, reporting and analysis processes leveraging system development personnel to develop or enhance systems where appropriate.
+ Process/Project Management
+ Leveraging staff, manage multiple accounting and analysis deliverables with aggressive deadlines independently.
+ With department leader, manage corporate initiatives such as system or business migrations or enhancements, company integrations etc. impacting assigned processes. Lead staff to develop or enhance current processes to accommodate.
+ Develop and implement projects to re-engineer current processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of accounting, reconciling, balancing and analysis procedures.
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Minimum**
+ Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related discipline, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
+ 7 or more years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Financial Analysis
+ 5 or more years of experience managing staff and/or projects of varying size and complexity
+ 7 or more years of experience with various computer applications to include MS Excel and/or MS Access.
+ 3 years of experience utilizing an automated general ledger and consolidation package and/or various other data repositories.
**Preferred**
+ MBA
+ 5 years' experience in provider health care industry accounting practices particularly with respect to physician and foundation accounting, reporting and analysis
+ Knowledge of Allegheny Health Network's operational and financial systems and reporting processes
+ Proficient in the use of an automated general ledger and consolidation package
+ Experience with EPIC, Veradigm Fiscal Management, Tableau, Microsoft Office
+ CPA
**SKILLS**
+ Experience managing multiple processes to meet deadlines.
+ Proven leadership skills - ability to motivate others to quickly achieve results in a matrixed environment.
+ Uses knowledge of industry and market trends to develop and champion long-term strategies.
+ Demonstrates the ability to effectively persuade others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach.
+ Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner.
+ Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Effectively presents complex topics in a concise manner to audiences at various levels and in various sizes.
+ Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages and customer value.
+ Successful experience in achieving results through people in a complex environment.
+ Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to project leadership and management skills.
**Language (Other than English):**
None
**Travel Requirement:**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Position Type**
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
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_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
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Req ID: J264657