Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Senior Accountant to join our healthcare finance team. This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional with strong full-cycle accounting expertise, deep knowledge of healthcare financial operations, and the ability to support leadership with meaningful financial insights. The ideal candidate is a steady, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and can confidently communicate financial results to senior leadership and the board.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting, reimbursements, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with department leaders to prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Support and present financial results to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Assist with audits, tax filings, and annual reporting requirements.
- Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
- Mentor junior accounting staff and provide support to the Controller or Accounting Manager as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA strongly preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional experience.
- Minimum 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience in full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation.
- Solid understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and reporting requirements.
- Proven ability to present financial data to senior management or a board.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Steady, consistent work history — dependable, not a job-hopper.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Great Plains, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.