Tufts Health Plan: Lead Accountant – Watertown, MA

The Lead Accountant job description, this position offers many challenges and opportunities in a fast paced environment for a leading Health Care Organization. Primary responsibilities are the monthly financial closing process, and preparation of all internal and external financial reporting.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: (Include interpersonal skills)

• Strong organizational skills are required as the incumbent will be forced to prioritize workflow to meet monthly deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills are required as the incumbent will interact with various company personnel, at all levels, as well as external auditors.
• As the incumbent is exposed to confidential financial results, the applicant should have a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Incumbent should have a general understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and be able to apply these principles to transactions occurring on a monthly basis.
• Incumbent is required to use and maintain various system applications.

EDUCATION: (Minimum educations & certifications required)

• A Bachelors Degree in Accounting plus four years of experience. CPA or master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: (Years of experience)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications is required. Experience using Lawson General Ledger software and Access database software are pluses.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (include special requirements, e.g., lifting, travel,
overtime) Additional requirements (travel, weekend hours):

• Overtime will be required at certain times during the year primarily during the year end audit in January and February.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Tufts Health Plan is considered confidential. Will be exposed to and required to deal with highly confidential and sensitive material and must adhere to corporate compliance policy and department guidelines/policies and all applicable laws and regulations at all times.

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