Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

At NorthBay Healthcare the Senior Accountant works under minimal supervision to produce and analyze accurate and timely financial statements for all assigned NorthBay Healthcare companies, divisions, and/or general ledger accounts. The Senior Accountant manages a specialized area of concentration as assigned. Concentration areas include, but are not limited to, Fixed Assets, Accounts Receivable, Capitation, Costing and Accounting for Affiliates.

Primary Job Duties

• Manages area of concentration: includes related general ledger subsystem, software, and related reporting. May involve supporting the preparation of related budget schedules.
• Fixed Asset concentration assesses and prepares ROI proforma for capital requisitions that require board approval.
• Prepares advanced monthly journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets assigned monthly financial statements, reports and all related sub-schedules for use by management.
• Prepares monthly account analysis and reconciliation of all assigned general ledger accounts. May include cross review of other concentrations.
• Assists outside consultants with the preparation of annual audit and tax reports and prepares requested schedules.
• Evaluates and implements appropriate internal control procedures to assure that the financial transactions of the corporation are appropriately and accurately recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assists management with other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Education:

• B.S. in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• CPA preferred.

Experience:

• 5 or more years hospital accounting experience, with prior experience related to area of concentration.

Skills:

• Able to work effectively under tight time constraints.
• Must be able to analyze complex accounting and operational problems and be able to recommend viable solutions to those problems.
• Must be able to initiate procedural changes in response to changes in the external environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to make appropriate independent judgments on subjective accounting estimates.
• Must be able to assess the reasonableness of the results of their own work and/or the work of their subordinates.
• P.C. Skills: Expert level Windows and Office (emphasis in Excel).
• Concentration software experience including StrataJazz, Keane (NTT), Kaufman Hall, Easy Cap or others.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Lawson general ledger systems.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High comfort level with dealing with all levels of management, including Senior Management.

About Us

Demonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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