Senior Accountant; healthcare industry

Overview

A growing healthcare services organization is adding a newly created Staff Accountant position to support its finance team. This role will work closely with the Controller and play a key part in payroll administration, financial reporting, and core accounting operations.

If you have healthcare experience and enjoy owning both payroll and general ledger responsibilities, this is an opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role.

• Oversee multi-state payroll processing for approximately 200 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Reconcile payroll data, review timekeeping records, and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and record journal entries; maintain accuracy within the general ledger
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows as needed
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with audit requests and documentation
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and payroll processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of hands-on accounting experience, including payroll administration
• Experience with multi-state payroll and related tax compliance
• Solid understanding of financial statements, including P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting and payroll systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Fully onsite role
• Reports directly to the Controller
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage