Senior Accountant, Accounting, 40-Hours, Days, Hybrid

Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: 40-Hours, Days, Hybrid $40.00 - $52.78 Disclaimer We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization. Job Summary: The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions with a focus on general ledger management and financial reporting within a hospital environment. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple entities, supports audits and budgeting, strengthens internal controls, and contributes to process improvements. The Senior Accountant also mentors junior team members, collaborates closely with leadership and cross-functional teams and performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Essential Function Maintain a thorough understanding of Meditech modules and other applications used in Finance (Kronos/UKG, Athena, BCA Analytics) Perform detailed analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts to verify accuracy and completeness Ensure revenue and expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period and provide variance explanations Review General Ledger compiled reports for accuracy prior to distribution to internal stakeholders Reconcile General Ledger accounts as assigned on a periodic basis Reconcile operating cash accounts and coordinate with other staff to resolve discrepancies Review financial accounts across all entities to ensure accuracy of balances and totals. Initiate process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and workflow Contribute to the development and documentation of internal controls Review journal entries and work completed by Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Accounting staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness Mentor and develop junior staff through training, guidance Provide cross-coverage for other accounting roles as needed Adapt to changing priorities and allocate resources appropriately to meet deadlines Keep the Director of Finance informed of task status, significant issues, and unusual or recurring problem Prepare flux analysis and period comparison reports as assigned for internal and external customers Coordinate financial responsibilities with other Finance staff to ensure timely completion of audit schedules Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring deadlines and documentation requirements are met Statement of Other Duties This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described. Functional Demands Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes Achievement motivation Concern for order Flexibility Initiative Self-confidence Customer service oriented Interpersonal effectiveness Teamwork Analytical thinking and information seeking Qualifications Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Accounting required 3–4 years of hospital accounting experience required Strong knowledge of general ledger, payroll and accounts payable functions Experience with Meditech accounting systems preferred Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent verbal and listening communication skills (telephone and in‑person) High attention to detail and organizational ability Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities Proficiency in G‑suite, Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr