Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing general ledger month-end journal entries within their assigned functional accounting team in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, the ability to evaluate the appropriateness of journal entries, and the capacity to explain their impact on financial statements. The Senior Accountant ensures that all entries are supported by accurate documentation and collaborates with team members to maintain compliance and integrity in financial reporting.

• Prepare and record month-end journal entries for assigned functional accounting areas.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of journal entries, including GL accounts used and financial statement classification.
• Ensure all journal entries are supported by relevant and accurate documentation.
• Analyze the impact of journal entries on financial statements and communicate findings clearly.
• Collaborate with functional accounting teams, which may include:
  • Cash Accounting
  • Fixed Assets Accounting
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Investments and Foundation Accounting
  • Prepaid Asset, Deferred Revenue, and Notes Payable Accounting
  • Inventory and Supplies Accounting
  • Physician Guarantees and Physician Fees Accounting
  • Purchased Services and Non-Patient Accounts Receivable Accounting
  • Contract Labor and Utilities Accounting
  • Joint Venture Accounting
  • Intercompany Accounting, Allocations, and Eliminations
  • Lease Accounting
  • Technical Accounting
• Review source information for accuracy and ask appropriate follow-up questions to validate documentation.
• Support compliance with US GAAP and organizational accounting policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, including journal entry preparation and financial statement analysis.
• Proficiency in general ledger systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, corporate, or nonprofit accounting environments.
• Prior experience with multiple functional accounting areas.