Senior Accountant

Overview

A healthcare services organization specializing in Independent Dispute Resolution under the No Surprises Act is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This role involves ownership of assigned financial statement areas with full accountability for accuracy, timely close processes, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities for assigned financial statement areas, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Act as the primary resource for the team on assigned accounts, understanding and explaining the rationale behind accounting treatments
• Conduct preliminary technical accounting research as directed and present findings to the Assistant Controller
• Maintain audit-ready workpapers and serve as the main contact for auditors on assigned areas
• Provide guidance and review work performed by Accountants and Accounting Clerks

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience with demonstrated ownership of close processes and detailed reconciliations
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP with the ability to apply principles independently and articulate the reasoning behind accounting entries
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems
• CPA certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing certification will be supported
• Experience from industry, regional firms, or government contracting is valued; Big 4 background is not required

Location

Not specified