Healthcare Accountant

Position Summary

The Healthcare Accountant is responsible for managing the organization's accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, payroll, month-end close, account reconciliations, banking activities, tax filings, and regulatory compliance. This position also provides leadership and oversight of the Billing Specialist and Authorization Specialist to ensure efficient revenue cycle operations and supports organizational leadership through accurate financial management and process improvement.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain the organization's general ledger and accounting records.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and complete month-end close procedures.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Support annual financial reviews and external accounting or audit activities.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate cash management records.
• Prepare bank deposits and reconcile cash transactions.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard company assets.

• Process payroll accurately and timely.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate payroll tax reporting and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
• Collaborate with Human Resources regarding payroll-related changes and employee compensation matters.
• Directly supervise the Billing Specialist and Authorization Specialist.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management for assigned staff.
• Oversee daily billing operations, insurance authorization processes, and patient account activities.
• Monitor accounts receivable, reimbursement trends, claim denials, and aging reports.
• Ensure timely submission of claims and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of patient statements.
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to resolve billing, authorization, and reimbursement issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements that enhance revenue cycle performance and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report performance trends to leadership.

• Prepare quarterly tax payments.
• Complete annual corporate filings and required governmental reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local accounting, payroll, and tax regulations.
• Maintain financial records in accordance with company policies and record-retention requirements.
• Support compliance with internal financial controls and audit requirements.

• Partner with leadership to support budgeting and financial planning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, financial reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with financial analysis and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.

This position directly supervises the Billing Specialist and Authorization Specialist.

Responsibilities include:

• Hiring, onboarding, and training employees.
• Assigning and monitoring work.
• Conducting performance evaluations.
• Providing coaching and professional development.
• Addressing employee performance concerns.
• Participating in corrective action and disciplinary processes in accordance with company policy.
• Fostering a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented work environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Healthcare accounting experience required.
• Experience managing month-end close processes.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational,…