Manager - Accounting

Overview

San Jose Behavioral Health is currently seeking a Manager - Accounting to assist the Accounting Department and our new 133-bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital, located in South San Jose.

Location:

On site.

Work Schedule:

Full time, 40 hours per week, Day shift.

Salary Range: $125,000 – $166,500 (depending on experience).

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match
• General paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays/holiday pay
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunities, defined career paths, and a national family of hospitals and facilities
• Great opportunity to enroll in CFO in‑Training Program

Plan, organize and supervise the facility’s financial support function(s) to ensure industry standards, company policy, and procedures are followed.

• Oversee the complete flow of department business functions, including proper payment recording, changes, write‑offs, collections, and financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide staff management, including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure efficient department operation.
• Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures for accurate and timely financial statements.
• Resolve difficult issues and complaints from internal and external sources.
• Implement departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal statutes, hospital and accrediting agency regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of payer‑specific rules and regulations for billing and payment of facility and professional services.
• Verify the accuracy of business transactions recorded by others.
• Manage department financial operations.
• Analyze financial records or reports to assess operational state and improve financial management.
• Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets as directed.
• Prepare month‑end journal entries, month‑end close, and general ledger account reconciliations within established time frames.
• Monitor cash flow and other resources.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual government reporting requirements to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Assist in budget analysis and preparation.
• Assist the CFO with schedules, reports, audits, and projects per corporate and agency requests.
• Serve as backup for Payroll/AP Staff Accountant when needed.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Four or more years’ accounting experience preferred, healthcare setting a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience at a public accounting firm preferred.
• Strong accounting background, analytic skills, and knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Works well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ownership and pride in work product.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism.

• Not applicable.

Compensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies based on location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.