Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial reporting, audit readiness, and grant-related accounting activities for a healthcare organization in Dallas, Texas. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate records, strengthening compliance with accounting standards, and delivering timely financial information to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, close process experience, and the ability to manage detailed reconciliations in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related analyses to ensure reliable and compliant reporting.

• Contribute to the month-end close by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and helping deliver timely financial status updates.

• Build budget materials for assigned departments and programs and support broader financial planning efforts throughout the year.

• Compile audit schedules and supporting records for annual financial reviews, single audits, and other compliance examinations.

• Partner with leadership and operational teams to collect documentation and draft responses for site and desk audit requests.

• Monitor adherence to internal controls, GAAP, and GASB requirements while helping maintain strong accounting practices across the organization.

• Complete grant-related financial reporting for federal, state, and local programs, including reimbursement requests and required periodic submissions.

• Reconcile grant reports to the general ledger, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain reporting accuracy.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, identify posting issues or missing activity, and support accurate financial statement presentation.

• Maintain well-organized accounting files and protect sensitive financial information while assisting with special projects and department priorities.

• Demonstrated experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Experience preparing audit support documentation and responding to compliance-related information requests.
• Ability to manage grant accounting, reimbursement invoicing, and reconciliation of financial reports to accounting records.
• Familiarity with GAAP, internal controls, and applicable governmental accounting standards.
• Proficiency in researching discrepancies and resolving issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to coordinate with program managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience handling confidential financial data in a healthcare or similarly regulated setting.