Senior Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

MPI is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to become a key member of our Finance & Accounting department in Studio City. This onsite role is responsible for the completion of detailed financial reporting for the Plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and also assists with the annual audits of the Plans.

What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required. CPA and/or MBA a plus.
Minimum 5-7 years of current experience in accounting or finance.
Knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and financial statements.
Advance proficiency level in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as a working knowledge of ERP financial systems. Microsoft Business Central, Power BI and/or Dynamics 365 a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an ability to build working relationships with all levels of personnel, including senior management, and external stakeholders.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities, communicating changes in scope and schedule, to all parties concerned, as well as adhering to reporting deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and high standards in quality and accurate reporting
Experience in trust fund accounting, trust statement preparation, health plans or pension plans is a plus.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Familiarity with union contracts and their provisions and the ability to execute the terms of such provisions as it relates to compensation.
Excellent attendance and reliability, with the ability to work overtime/extended hours as required.

What You'll Do:
Prepare, review, and analyze complex journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for high-volume accounts.
Consolidate financial results across multiple entities, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements.
Prepare supporting schedules for monthly management reports and Board of Director meetings.
Maintain report mapping, ensuring accuracy of reports.
Develop financial reports and dashboards to improve visibility into results and support decision-making.
Prepare investment manager statement reconciliations.
Adhere to and suggest improvements for the Finance & Accounting Department's policies & procedures.
Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, gathering inputs, consolidating data, and ensuring accuracy across departments.
Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly budget vs. actual reports, highlighting key variances and trends for leadership review.
Perform ad-hoc analysis to evaluate risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
Assist with preparation for the annual audit, as well as other audits and Form 5500 filings.
Assist in the review of daily cash and accounts payable for proper approval and coding.
Support strategic projects such as system implementations, process automation, and reporting enhancements.
Coordinate with other departments to maintain and follow internal controls/procedures for the Plans.
Function as backup to other senior accountants for tax payments, investment statements, and other responsibilities.
Support accounting staff as needed and perform other duties as assigned.