Payroll Accounting Manager

BrightSpring Health Services

This Accounting Manager position is responsible for accounting activities related to Month-end Close and financial reporting, account analysis and documentation for BrightSpring Health Services operations

* Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual audit requirements
* Supervises accounting staff
* Reviews and approves reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements to ensure that they are prepared properly and follow-up on any unusual items
* Oversees maintenance of systems and controls that verify the integrity of systems, processes, and data
* Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes, ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization
* Maintains relationships with internal and external auditors
* Reports to management on variances from the established budget and the reasons for those variances
* Ensures that all general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis
* Communicates key information to top executive management
* Leads and directs work of others
* Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
* Performs other tasks as assigned

Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Experience/Qualifications:
* 5-8 years in Accounting, including 2-3 years in a supervisory role required
License/Certification:
* CPA preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Knowledge of general accounting and US GAAP required
* Strong written and verbal communication skills required
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
* Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Access, and related accounting software required
* Outstanding financial reporting and analytical skills required
* Knowledge of internal and external audit requirements required

* Ability to utilize new tools and technologies in a rapidly changing environment required
* Knowledge of Oracle