Senior Accountant - Healthcare

Senior Healthcare Accountant – Job Description Overview

The Senior Healthcare Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting functions within a healthcare environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and adherence to GAAP and healthcare-specific accounting standards. This role partners closely with finance leadership and operational teams to support strategic and regulatory initiatives.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and healthcare reporting requirements
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis to leadership
• Oversee revenue recognition, patient accounts, and third‑party reimbursement accounting
• Assist with cost reporting, audits, and regulatory filings
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
  
  Maintain internal controls and support SOX or internal audit requirements
• Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff
• Collaborate with operations, billing, and compliance teams to resolve accounting issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including healthcare industry experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and healthcare reimbursement models
• Experience with healthcare accounting systems and ERP platforms
• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience in hospital systems, physician practices, or healthcare services organizations
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid cost reports
• Prior experience supporting audits in a healthcare environment

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and lead projects

Salary range for this role is noted in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.