Manager, Corporate Accounting

Manager, Corporate Accounting Overview

Concentra is recognized as the nation's leading occupational health care company. With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees.

The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and executing key corporate accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely completion of monthly close responsibilities. This role partners closely with Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Treasury, and other business functions to support the Company's accounting operations.

While this position has primary responsibility for Payroll Accounting, Benefits Accounting, and related financial processes, prior payroll accounting experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong corporate accounting experience, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to learn complex business processes are encouraged to apply.

• Manage assigned month‑end close responsibilities, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Lead accounting activities related to payroll, employee benefits, payroll taxes, and related accruals.
• Review payroll accounting transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Treasury, Tax, and external vendors to resolve accounting issues.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting processes, systems, and business integrations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Analyze financial results and communicate significant trends or issues to management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Participate in special projects, acquisitions, and other strategic finance initiatives.

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance; degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Education Details:
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience.
• Certifications and/or Licenses:
  Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Customarily has at least five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is required.
• Experience with ERP financial systems (Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.).
• Experience with payroll, benefits, or payroll tax accounting.
• Experience with SOX or internal control environments.
• Experience supporting audits and process improvement initiatives.
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  Core Competencies:
  
  Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative, and Flexibility.
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism.
• Ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies.
• Progressive knowledge of Business Improvement, Problem Management and Preventive maintenance processes.
• Exhibits superior teamwork skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Effective communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak in a professional manner.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills are essential.
• Effectively multi‑task and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Thrives in a challenging, complex financial reporting environment.
• Meets deadlines in a fast‑paced structured corporate…