Senior Accountant- Patient Revenue

Overview

This Senior Accountant role focuses on patient revenue and accounts receivable within a healthcare-related financial environment. The position supports month-end close activities, revenue recognition, and accounting process improvements. It requires collaboration with multiple departments including Revenue Cycle Management, Payor Contracting, FP&A, and Data Analytics to enhance revenue forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities related to patient revenue and accounts receivable, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform collection trend analyses and lookback reviews to evaluate patient revenue estimates and recommend adjustments.
• Analyze large and complex financial and operational datasets to support revenue recognition and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve revenue forecasting assumptions and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and workflow improvements within revenue accounting.
• Develop, document, and refine accounting procedures involving multiple departments, including unapplied cash and patient credit accounting.
• Evaluate and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and operational procedures to ensure compliance and scalability.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage changing priorities effectively while fostering collaboration and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Hands-on experience with healthcare revenue cycle operations and patient accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, financial controls, and corporate accounting practices.
• Experience supporting month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting in a high-volume transactional environment.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and provide actionable business insights.
• Proven track record of improving accounting processes, documentation, and workflows with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with multiple ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and manage multiple deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and passion for building efficient accounting processes.