Senior Accountant | Full Time | Work Location - Gainesville with remote/hybrid option.

Overview:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for the healthcare system. This position plays a key role in general ledger oversight, reconciliations, audit support, regulatory reporting, and compliance with GAAP and healthcare-specific accounting standards.

The Senior Accountant partners closely with Treasury, Revenue Cycle, Accounts Payable, and operational departments to ensure financial integrity and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and allocations.
• Perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations (cash, investments, debt, net patient revenue, fixed assets, payroll, etc.).
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and healthcare-specific accounting guidance.
• Support consolidation of multiple entities, including hospitals, physician practices, and joint ventures.
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements.
• Assist with ERP system optimization.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, with a concentration in Accounting or Finance required.

Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional accounting or finance experience required.

• Healthcare financial management experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital finance and patient financial data systems, including both mainframe and PC-based applications.

• Strong communication skills, with demonstrated proficiency in preparing and delivering presentations.