Overview
This role is for a Senior Accountant at a behavioral health organization providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The position manages accounting and supports operations through financial analysis, process improvement and documentation, and the implementation and maintenance of systems and controls. Reporting directly to the Controller & Director of Strategic Finance, the role supports scalable, best-in-class accounting and finance functions aligned with organizational growth.
Responsibilities
- Own key accounting functions, including payroll, A/P, and month-end close entries and reconciliations
- Manage the General Ledger and prepare/post journal entries to ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Complete month-end close activities, including reconciliations for accruals, prepaids, reserves, fixed assets, leases, depreciation/amortization, and debt
- Support audits and examinations by preparing schedules and supporting documents (including financial statements, 401k, insurance, tax, and other compliance)
- Run the bi-weekly payroll process
- Identify and prioritize opportunities to automate and scale business processes, analyses, and reporting
- Document, monitor, and help maintain internal controls; assist with periodic internal audit procedures
- Review business process designs to improve expediency, efficiency, and quality while ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to industry best practices
- Assist with the development and detailed review of annual operating budgets and financial performance projections
- Perform financial and variance analysis of monthly financial results
- Contribute to a work environment focused on transparency, collaboration, feedback, and excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- 5+ years of experience in accounting required, with strong general ledger and month-end close experience
- Advanced Excel skills required (including data cleaning/aggregation/analysis; VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, and commonly used financial formulas)
- Demonstrated experience building financial models, automating reports, and aggregating, cleaning, and analyzing large/complex financial and operational datasets
- Experience with an accounting software environment; familiarity with Sage Intacct preferred
- Experience reviewing lease agreements and understanding accounting for lease transactions (ASC 842)
- Self-motivated contributor who can operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and tools and proactively identify opportunities for operational efficiencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Active CPA designation
- 2+ years of experience in public accounting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Power Query and Power Pivot
- Experience using PowerPoint or other presentation tools to create management and Board presentations
- Prior C-Level exposure and experience working in a high-growth environment
- Experience in a multi-facility healthcare or other multi-business unit reporting environment
- Familiarity with ABA and Autism services
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation and benefits details were not provided in the job description.
Location
- Location details were not provided in the job description.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity employer and administers personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Hiring Process (AI Use)
The employer may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses to identify potential inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.