Senior Accountant

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is an independent pediatric group providing patient-centered, evidence-based, quality care for our patients, from infancy through young adulthood, through compassion, collaboration, and open communication with their families and our community.

Medical experience is preferred. The following positions are currently available.

Position: Senior Accountant Location: Shelton, CONNECTICUT
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Location: Shelton, Connecticut, 06484

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is an independent pediatric group providing patient-centered, evidence-based, quality care for our patients, from infancy through young adulthood, through compassion, collaboration, and open communication with their families and our community. PHA is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join our team. Act as the company’s hands‑on Senior Accountant, working closely with the COO and CFO while managing and performing the full range of day‑to‑day accounting functions.

This role owns the accounting cycle from transaction processing through monthly financial reporting, including accounts payable, payroll accounting and processing support, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, pension‑related accounting and audit support, as well as tax and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is both detail‑oriented and analytical, with the ability to accurately and efficiently execute accounting responsibilities.

• Day-to-Day Accounting & Monthly Close: Own and personally perform the day-to-day accounting function and full monthly accounting close; maintain an accurate and complete general ledger.
• Accounts Payable: Process accounts payable from receipt of approved invoices through coding, entry, payment preparation and recordkeeping; maintain vendor files, recurring payment schedules, W-9 documentation and 1099 records; research and resolve vendor discrepancies.
• Payroll: Perform the accounting and financial work required for payroll, including payroll preparation/support, review of payroll inputs, reconciliation of payroll reports to the general ledger, payroll‑related journal entries and resolution of discrepancies in coordination with HR.
• General Ledger: Prepare and post routine and adjusting journal entries, maintain supporting schedules, review account activity, investigate unusual transactions and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounts and periods.
• Reconciliations: Personally prepare bank, credit card, balance sheet and other account reconciliations each month and promptly research and resolve reconciling items.
• Month-End Close & Financial Statements: Complete the monthly close and prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analysis and supporting schedules for COO/CFO review.
• Cash & Banking: Monitor daily cash activity, record deposits and transfers, reconcile banking activity and support cash‑flow reporting and projections under COO/CFO direction.
• Revenue Cycle Accounting: Reconcile receipts, deposits and revenue‑cycle information to accounting records; analyze A/R trends, payer activity and other financial data in coordination with revenue‑cycle resources.
• Pension & Retirement Plans: Perform the financial and accounting work related to PHA’s retirement plans working with PHA’s pension administrator, including contribution calculations/reconciliations, funding support, census and financial reporting support, and coordination with the plan administrator, financial advisors, payroll resources and auditors.
• Tax & Compliance: Work with COO/CFO and outside tax accountant or payroll company to prepare and ensure timely and accurate compliance for required federal,…