Remote Senior Payroll Accountant

Overview

This organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Finance team.

• Department: Finance
• Shift: First
• Schedule: 8a–5p
• Hours per week: 40
• Benefits Status: Eligible

In this role, you will support the financial operations of a healthcare system by performing advanced accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and providing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure the integrity of the general ledger, including review and posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP and organizational policy.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and leadership, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, intercompany balances, and sub-ledger to general ledger agreement.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget and long-range financial plan, including compilation of departmental inputs and variance analysis.
• Prepare and file required federal and state regulatory forms and reports (including IRS filings, cost reports, and other compliance-related submissions as assigned).
• Support external and internal audit processes by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing documentation to substantiate financial statement balances and estimates.
• Analyze financial results, identify and explain variances to budget and prior year, and prepare narrative summaries for leadership review.
• Assist in the evaluation and optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems, and serve as a departmental resource for system-related questions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as directed by the Finance Director.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to support financial decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices within the accounting function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive healthcare accounting experience required; health system accounting experience preferred.
• ERP financial systems experience required; Microsoft Dynamics GP experience a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines, including month-end close, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of financial data, payroll information, and other sensitive organizational records.
• Adhere to organizational financial policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Available to support urgent financial requests, audit inquiries, or deadline-driven tasks outside of standard scheduled hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits Status: Eligible

Location

Location details were not provided in the posting.

Reporting Relationship

• Finance Director