Senior Accountant

Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Shift Details: M-F, 8am-5pm

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is a key member of Amera Imaging's finance team, responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the company's financial records. This role owns the general ledger and monthly close, prepares financial statements, and performs and reviews account reconciliations. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant also oversees and reviews the work of accounting associates, who may perform functions such as accounts payable. Working closely with operations, the revenue cycle team, payroll, vendors, and external auditors and tax advisors, the Senior Accountant resolves accounting issues, strengthens internal controls, and provides leadership with clear, reliable financial insight across our imaging centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and review the work of accounting associates, who may perform functions such as accounts payable, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established accounting procedures.
• Maintain the general ledger, including establishing and reviewing accounts, preparing and posting journal entries, and completing monthly and year-end close activities on schedule.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports; investigate material variances and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Perform general and cost accounting, including expense allocations and accounting support for imaging centers, equipment, and other operating activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, verify deposits, research and resolve discrepancies, and respond to bank inquiries.
• Reconcile cash disbursements, payroll, accounts receivable, and other balance sheet accounts; maintain supporting schedules and clear outstanding items promptly.
• Monitor accounts receivable and partner with the revenue cycle team on collections, payment application, and reconciliation issues.
• Oversee accounts payable processing, including review of invoices prepared by accounting associates, confirming proper approvals and account coding to ensure timely, accurate payment.
• Maintain purchasing and invoicing records in support of consistent accounting procedures.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to external auditor requests, and support the annual audit.
• Prepare or coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings and provide supporting information to external tax advisors.
• Support and help strengthen internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with accounting software vendors and internal partners to resolve system issues, maintain reliable records, and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Stay current with applicable accounting standards and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax filings, and working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ability to analyze and reconcile large or complex data sets.
• Experience in a multisite healthcare or outpatient services organization, preferred.
• Experience with complex entity structures that are organized to manage liability, ownership, and operations.
• Experience leading or contributing to process improvement and system implementation initiatives.
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring accounting staff.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently communicate verbally and in writing through telephone, email, video conferencing, and in-person meetings.

Requirements

At Amera Imaging, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy work environment, all offers of employment at Amera Imaging are contingent upon clearing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. We conduct these checks to ensure the safety and security of our team members and customers. By applying, you agree to undergo these screenings if selected for a position.