Senior Financial Accountant

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consensus Cloud Solutions is a publicly traded, leading digital cloud fax and interoperability solutions organization in the United States and globally, focusing on connecting and empowering healthcare providers, payers, care teams, and technology innovators to unify multiple systems that wouldn’t otherwise talk to each other. Consensus is a trailblazer in our industry and believes that data transformation will reshape the world of healthcare.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Founded over 25 years ago, Consensus leverages its technology heritage to move from simple digital documents to advanced healthcare standards (HL7/FHIR) for secure data transport, as well as Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to convert unstructured to structured, analytics-ready data, helping users unveil information that is meaningful and actionable for better patient care.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consensus leads the industry in data exchange solutions and we’re only getting started! With exciting new initiatives on the horizon, we are continuing our strategic expansion and we are looking to add to our diverse team of innovators. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Now is the ideal time to join us in our mission to solve healthcare’s biggest challenges, and work collaboratively with a diverse team of like-minded self-starters and partners to accomplish it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consensus Cloud Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We offer many remote and hybrid career opportunities.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>How you will impact the organization…</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a Senior Financial Accountant at Consensus, you will serve a critical role in handling general accounting responsibilities, focusing primarily on expense and balance sheet accounts. Working in a manner fully compliant with internal controls, you are expected to take complete ownership of the accuracy and logical consistency of all assigned tasks.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The value you will deliver…</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in monthly and quarterly close-related activities including the preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the management of lease accounting schedules in compliance with ASC 842, including processing routine expirations, renewals, and period-end adjustments.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain and update corporate debt schedules for various debt instruments and credit facilities, including tracking interest accruals and fee calculations, as assigned.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee or support the fixed asset lifecycle, including capitalization reviews, depreciation tracking, roll-forwards, and retirement processing in accordance with corporate policy.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare disclosure schedules for quarterly and annual financial filings.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, and Legal to streamline financial workflows and solve operational challenges.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in departmental projects and initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested. Consensus reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you will bring to the table…</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">BA or BS in accounting or related discipline required</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2+ years of accounting experience under US GAAP</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1+ years of Cloud-based accounting software experience (Oracle Fusion is a plus)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including experience using VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and pivot tables.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deep understanding and practical application of accrual accounting principles under US GAAP.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong project management skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficient in time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You will stand out if you also have…</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CPA preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Big 4 experience preferred</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Additional details… </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Location requirements: Fully remote within the U.S.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Travel requirements: 1 week per year domestic travel.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Physical requirements: Must be able to sit for long periods, as well as, handle long periods of screen time.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Technology requirements: Reliable, high speed internet</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Eligible for sponsorship: No</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $125,000 annually<strong>.</strong>  The total compensation package for this position is negotiable and may also include annual performance bonus, ESPP, enhanced time off packages and benefits. This job doesn't have an expiration date and will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We are not accepting agency submissions for this role.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>To learn more about us visit <a href="http://www.consensus.com/" target="_blank">consensus.com</a></strong></p></div>

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