Sr Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a Leader in Home Healthcare

 

At Rotech Healthcare Inc ., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.

 

With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.

 

Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.

Responsibilities

Job Title: Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Accountant for our Accounting department. This position is responsible for daily, weekly and monthly activities related to essential accounting and reporting functions; assists in the maintenance of the G/L, month-end close and financial reporting requirements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position is also responsible for the management of the company’s extensive fixed assets process, including timely and accurate recording of asset additions, depreciation, and disposals.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

• Complies with Standard Operating Procedures & Policies
• Performs assigned duties in connection with month-end close process
• Collaboration with various teams to ensure proper information is received prior to asset capitalization
• Manage the reconciliation of construction in progress, working closely with internal teams to understand asset types as well as timing of when asset anticipated to be placed in service
• Perform cost adjustments, depreciation/amortization, retirement or disposal consistently with GAAP
• Analyze asset accounts to identify, document and correct discrepancies to ensure monthly reconciliations are accurately stated
• Reconcile reports between fixed asset sub ledger and general ledger
• Performs data entry input in connection with preparation of reports
• Prepares and enters journal entries
• Prepares General Ledger account reconciliations to explain variances from prior periods and/or budget
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external parties
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Employment is contingent on

• Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Drug screen ( when applicable for the position )
• Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process ( when applicable for the position )
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar degree from an accredited university is preferred
• One to three years of related prior work experience in a team-oriented environment
• Prior work experience in closing the books/month end close
• Strong Excel experience required

Skills and Competencies

• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with employees and management to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner
• Helpful, knowledgeable and polite while maintaining a positive attitude
• Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Must be able to accurately perform simple mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Email transmission and communication
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry office equipment at times
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork