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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At **Hackensack Meridian** **_Health_** we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The **Senior Accountant I** prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial statements using accounting principles for the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network. Reconciles accounts from the general ledger and prepares journal entries and month-end reports. Identifies complex accounting problems, researches solutions, and corrects problems. Examines financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principles. May have lead responsibility for special projects. Participates in all levels of accounting activities within the finance department. This position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing various complicated tasks. Demonstrates knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), standards, and procedures. Applies GAAP to carry out the core responsibilities of all assigned duties, special projects, and any other necessary responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected along with leading the work of others.

This is a hybrid position based out of Edison, NJ.

**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required** :

+ Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study or equivalent work experience.

+ Minimum of 4+ years of experience in accounting, OR 2 years of public accounting experience with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in prgoress and to be completed within 2 years of hire.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Highly organized self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office (Excel) and/or Google Suite platforms.

**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred** :

+ Prior hospital or healthcare experience.

+ Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials.

**Licenses and Certifications Preferred** :

+ Certified Public Accountant.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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Starting at $82,513.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

+ **Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.**

+ **Experience: Years of relevant work experience.**

+ **Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.**

+ **Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.**

+ **Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.**

+ **Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.**

+ **Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.**

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.