Senior Accountant

Job Number: 476

Location: Midland

Supervises: N

FLSA: Exempt

Division: ADM

Salary: $77,175 per year. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift: M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule; assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change

Driving required: Y

Travel required: Y

Settings: office

POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position works closely with the Payroll and Accounts Payable teams to maintain accurate financial records and support smooth operational processes. The Senior Accountant performs detailed analytical work, reconciles key accounts, and prepares financial statements and management reports as required. This position plays a critical role in supporting month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring data integrity, and providing insights that drive informed financial decisions.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience Required: At least 4 years experience in accounting.

Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements.


• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform closing duties each month.


• Post and/or review prepaids, payroll accruals, credit card and expenses, daily entries, etc.


• Adjust journal entries as needed.


• Calculate revenue on deferred.


• Review entries from Quickbooks and ensure report ties to the balance sheet.


• Perform bank reconciliations monthly.


• Review balance sheet for closing as needed.


• Reconcile or review reconciliation for payroll and benefits monthly.


• Meet with other PermiaCare staff as needed.


• Oversees payroll processes, including payroll taxes, payroll deductions and contributions, retirement contributions and match, and workers compensation payments to be filed accurately and within established timelines.


• Oversees accounts payable processing, including timely processing and correct coding.


• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.


• Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.


• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.


• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.


• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all times.


• Communicate regularly with supervisor.


• Open and process mail/email in a timely manner.


• Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately.


• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.


• Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach.


• Display professionalism when representing PermiaCare and the program in the community.


• Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.


• Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at all times. Driving may be required for this position.


• Complete all training as assigned prior to due date.


• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still required duties):

• Fill in for other Accounting staff as needed.


• Back up Payroll, Accounts Payable staff as needed.


• Participate in community activities and/or attends community meetings as needed.


• Participate in workgroups and committees as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of Accounting Principles.


• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect confidentiality.


• Effective multi-tasking skills.


• Good organizational skills.


• Welcoming, positive behavior.


• Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.


• Effective time management skills.


• Exceptional customer service skills, including positive attitude.


• Cultural sensitivity.


• Dependable attendance and punctuality.


• Knowledge of trauma informed theories, principles, and practices.


• Flexibility and adaptability to different work environments.


• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).


• Reading and comprehending.


• Reasoning and analyzing.


• Ability to coordinate with various inter-agency personnel.


• Ability to fulfill PMAB and CPR/First Aid requirements.


• Ability to work independently.


• Good interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with individuals including co-workers.


• Ability to display comfort in interacting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds and with social service, healthcare, educational and criminal justice organizations, as needed.


• Ability to acquire and utilize new skills as the job requires.


• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork.


• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.


• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.


• Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.


• Model professionalism by appropriate dress, language, ethics and work habits.


• Ability to drive personal and/or company vehicle. This position may require travel to agency program sites, community and residential sites, and/or locations outside the PermiaCare catchment area. This position may require transport of agency individuals and/or individuals served.


• Decision making abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abilities Required:

• Light Lifting, under 15 lbs


• Light Lifting, under 15 lbs


• Walking


• Standing


• Sitting


• Operating office equipment


• Operating motor vehicle


• Ability to see


• Identify colors


• Depth perception needed


• Hearing (with aid)


• Ability to write


• Ability to count


• Ability to read


• Ability to tell time


• Other (specify): driving required. May require some travel after hours and overnight.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS:

• Travel


• Inside


• Long or irregular work hours


• Working closely with others


• Working alone

ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare. Employment is at-will.

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