Senior Staff Accountant

As a Senior Staff Accountant at Actriv Healthcare, your main responsibilities include preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing the general ledger, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, ensuring financial compliance, and conducting financial analysis. Your role is essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.

To qualify for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Actriv Healthcare, you need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a preference for CPA certification. You should have at least 4 years of progressive accounting experience—2 of which must be in a senior accounting role—and a solid understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting.

The salary for a Senior Staff Accountant at Actriv Healthcare ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 a year, depending on experience. This competitive salary comes as part of a dynamic work environment where your skills will have a direct impact on our financial success.

Actriv Healthcare encourages continuous professional development. As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will have opportunities to advance your skills through various training programs and potentially take on leadership roles in the accounting department. Your ability to innovate accounting processes will also open doors for personal growth and recognition.

For the Senior Staff Accountant position at Actriv Healthcare, proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems is crucial. Experience with platforms like QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP will set you apart as these tools are vital for efficiently managing financial data and reporting.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples like the type of reports you've prepared, the tools you used, and how your reports impacted decision-making. Mention any standards you adhered to, such as GAAP, and any insights you provided to management.

Discuss your approach to overseeing these processes, including how you ensure timely payments and maintain vendor relationships. Highlight any ERP systems you've utilized and any improvements you've implemented to enhance efficiency.

Emphasize your attention to detail and any specific procedures you follow such as reconciliations, regular reviews, and checks. You might mention your experience with internal audits and how you approach month-end and year-end closing processes.

Outline your involvement in developing budgets and forecasts, including the methodologies you used. Highlight how you monitored budget variances and adjusted forecasts based on performance metrics. Real-life examples bring your answer to life.

Describe a specific situation where you identified a process that could be enhanced, the steps you took to improve it, and the outcome of your efforts. Be prepared to detail the before-and-after results and any tools you leveraged.

Talk about your methods for keeping current with regulations, such as attending workshops, participating in webinars, or following industry news. Discuss how you ensure compliance in your daily responsibilities, especially during audits.

Be specific about the accounting software you've used, describing your level of proficiency and any advanced functions you're familiar with. Mention how these tools have helped you streamline accounting tasks and maintain accuracy.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as creating to-do lists, setting deadlines, and using project management software. It’s helpful to provide an example of a busy period and how you navigated your workload effectively.

Explain how financial insights can influence the direction of a company. Discuss your approach to providing actionable recommendations based on financial data and how that can help the management team in strategic planning.

Share specific instances where you collaborated with other departments, explaining your role and how effective communication led to achieving shared goals. Highlight your adaptability and ability to understand different perspectives.