Senior Accountant (Healthcare)
Ghj · Lansing, Michigan, United States · hybrid
USD 75,000 to 105,000 · period not stated
- Manage accounting engagements for a portfolio of small to mid-sized healthcare clients, including physician and dental practices.
- Oversee month-end close activities, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
- Prepare and review bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review standard journal entries and prepare complex adjusting entries.
- Analyze financial activity, investigate discrepancies, and identify significant variances.
- Oversee accounts payable, customer invoicing, accounts receivable, and collections activities.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.
- Perform budget-to-actual variance analyses and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
- Support cash flow projections and financial planning activities.
- Prepare and file complex 1099 reporting.
- Assist with grant accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting when applicable.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for client accounting questions and financial matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting professionals.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience working with healthcare organizations, particularly physician and/or dental practices.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
- Ability to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-accounting professionals.
- Experience in public accounting, Client Accounting Services (CAS), or outsourced accounting.
- Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously.
- CPA designation or other advanced accounting certification.
- Experience with cloud-based accounting systems, automation tools, and financial reporting software.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accounting staff.