Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Physician Partners of America is a multi-location healthcare organization specializing in interventional pain management, orthopedics, neurology, and related ancillary services. Our Finance & Accounting team delivers accurate, timely, and compliant financial information that supports operational excellence across our practices, all while maintaining strong internal controls and stewardship of organizational assets.

About the Role: We're looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in Tampa, FL. This role will be involved with accounts payable functions and supports key steps in our month-end close process. You'll work closely with leadership and the accounting team in a fast-paced, audited healthcare environment.

What You'll Do:

• Accounts Payable
• Process vendor invoices with accurate coding and routing through required approval workflows
• Set up and maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH, and wire payments in accordance with dual-approval controls
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Perform credit card reconciliations and expense coding
• Support duplicate-invoice prevention and purchase authorization controls
• Month-End Close
• Prepare and post journal entries related to AP accruals
• Assist with account reconciliations tied to the AP subledger
• Support the month-end close sequence, working within established timing and dependencies across all areas
• Assist with variance analysis on select expense accounts
• Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation for all work performed
• General
• Support internal and external audit requests with organized, accurate documentation
• Operate within PPOA's internal control framework (segregation of duties, approval workflows, least-privilege access)
• Maintain awareness that financial systems may contain PHI and handle all data in accordance with HIPAA requirements
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Controller

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, ideally with AP and general ledger exposure
• Working knowledge of GAAP fundamentals
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups); experience with Microsoft Dynamics (GP or 365) a plus
• Comfort working in a regulated, audited environment with defined controls and approval workflows
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially during close deadlines
• Clear communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally with vendors, and internal teams

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in healthcare or a multi-location/multi-entity organization
• Exposure to HIPAA-regulated financial systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Growth path toward Senior Accountant / broader GL responsibilities
• Collaborative Finance team with mentorship from experienced healthcare finance professionals