Senior Accountant - Healthcare

Would you enjoy being an integral part of a team on the verge of new hospital construction? Are you motivated by ongoing improvement and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on rural healthcare in Oklahoma? Cleveland Area Hospital Independent, self‑managed Critical Access Hospital located half an hour west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the only hospital in Pawnee County, we strive to provide the highest level of care by continuously expanding and updating our services and equipment. Our facilities include a Level IV Trauma Center/ER, Skilled Nursing/Swing Bed program, Respiratory Therapy, CT, 3D Mammography, a fully equipped Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 24/7 Lab, and a Primary Care Clinic. Established in 1963, we are on track to build a new facility, expand our services, and better serve our patients and communities. Position Summary The Sr. Accountant leads financial reporting and accounting processes and supports the executive team. The role oversees staff accountant priorities, inputs and prepares financial data per GAAP and GASB standards, maintains standard reports, models key business processes, and assists in developing internal decision‑support reporting. Reporting directly to the CFO, the accountant interacts across the organization—from unit managers to executive leadership—providing insights into both business and clinical operations and building positive relationships with stakeholders. Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities Adhere to all policies of the organization, including job description, certification/licensure requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and patients’ rights. Stay up to date with organizational communication and directives. Identify opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance the organization’s financial position. Delegate and manage responsibilities related to the financial close processes. Follow up with vendors on invoice and payment inquiries to maintain positive relationships. Communicate with Management about invoices, payment statuses, and queue management. Reconcile cash and revenue‑related subledgers with funds received. Complete monthly A/P activity, researching and resolving variances in the subledger. Assist in Medicare Bad Debt Reporting for Annual Cost Reporting. Prepare documentation for annual audit field work and variance explanations. Manage grant reporting. Perform other ad‑hoc reporting and analysis as requested. Other duties as assigned. Requirements High School Degree – Required Completion of a Bachelor’s in Accounting or a finance‑related field preferred Acceptable Bachelor’s in Health Administration Strong problem‑solving, quantitative, and analytical abilities. Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, including complex functions, formulas, and formatting. Proven ability to work with and track large amounts of data accurately. Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate information in an easy‑to‑understand format. Experience Five (5) years of team‑based workplace experience preferred. EEO Statement Cleveland Area Hospital/Lake Area Medical Associates is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and all other protected classes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Area Healthcare System