Over the last several years, our Accounting department has seen rapid growth, and we’re not done growing! With even more development anticipated over the next three to five years, we’re adding to our team of dedicated and hardworking individuals. This role offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in financial accounting, month-end close activities, process improvements, and cross functional collaboration, while building expertise and advancing your career within a growing organization.

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,200 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 2,000+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

We are hardworking, fun loving and fast growing - looking for our next perfect fit! Do you want to be part of building the success of Heartland Dental's next 20 years?

To give you an idea of the team structure, you will work on a team which will interact with all levels of the accounting and finance department as well as various cross functional teams within the organization (Operations, HR, Recruiting, and IT) to develop, document, and perform accounting controls. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.

As the Senior Financial Accountant, your duties and responsibilities will include:

· Ensure transactions within operating expense areas are recorded in accordance with GAAP and established accounting policies

· Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheet account reconciliations

· Perform fluctuation analysis of expenditures on a monthly basis

· Actively assist in the development of expanded month end and quarterly checklists.

· Prepare documentation of control policies and procedures for the Accounting & Finance team.

· Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of process or system improvements as they relate to Accounting and Finance team.

· Become a subject matter expert with the various financial and analytical tools utilized by the Accounting and Finance team.

· Analyze process breaks or gaps and determine best methodology for moving forward.

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting and 3+ years of general accounting experience

· In-depth understanding of US GAAP

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – ability to identify discrepancies, perform research therein, and work toward resolution

· Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Experience with a larger GL system is preferred but not mandatory

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

Desirable Qualifications:

· CPA or CPA candidate is strongly desired

· Experience working in an accounting department, including reconciliations, recording journal entries and performing analytical reviews

· Experience with a larger GL system is preferred but not mandatory

· Advanced Microsoft Excel experience

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.