Senior Accountant

Employee Type: Full TimeLooking for a Rewarding Career in Health Care?AuthoraCare Collective is currently seeking a Senior Accountant. This is a full‑time position Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. The role is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week.Job SummaryThe Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, cash management, investment reporting, compliance, and audit support across three legal entities. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong accounting fundamentals, intermediate‑to‑advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to independently manage recurring processes and meet month‑end deadlines consistently.Our team members enjoy the following benefits: Paid time off (PTO), Seven paid holidays, flexible work schedules, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employee engagement activities and 403B match after 12 months of service.RequirementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in healthcareStrong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles including fund accounting and net asset classificationIntermediate‑to‑advanced Excel proficiency: VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF, and pivot tables are required for this roleExperience with multi‑entity general ledger systems; Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT strongly preferredAbility to manage recurring close processes independently, meet deadlines consistently, and communicate proactively when issues ariseStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to maintaining documentation in shared locationsPreferred: Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health accountingPreferred: Experience with intercompany transactions & reconciliationPreferred: Experience with HCHB (HomeCare HomeBase) or similar EMR/billing systemPreferred: Experience with investment account reconciliation and endowment fund trackingKey ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger & Journal EntriesPrepare and post monthly recurring journal entries across all three entities: including payroll accruals, mileage accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, goodwill amortization, lease entries, and investment gain/lossManage intercompany journal entries, quarterly reconciliation, and fund transfers between entitiesRecord daily deposit entries, FSA/HSA withdrawals, bank charges, and money market activityEnsure all entries are posted accurately before month‑end close deadlines; maintain JE templates in shared locationBank ReconciliationsReconcile all assigned bank accounts monthly across multiple financial institutions: operating, foundation, money market, and other accountsIdentify and resolve outstanding items and reconciling differences promptly; maintain reconciliation workpapers in shared drivePrepare daily deposits, manage remote deposit procedures, and record receipts to the GL; review cash receipts, match deposits to GL, and identify discrepancies; serve as backup for cash disbursements when neededNet Assets, Investments & DonationsMaintain net asset tracking worksheet monthly with accurate fund classification; reconcile investment activity quarterly and prepare the quarterly investment transfer package including the Quarterly Transfer Detail worksheetReview donations above $5,000: confirm restriction classification, maintain backup documentation, and coordinate quarterly fund transfers to the investment accountCompliance & ReportingPrepare and file semi‑annual NC Sales Tax Refund (April 15 and October 15)Support annual Medicare Cost Report preparation: pull source data, reconcile to GL, and maintain step‑by‑step SOPSupport the annual external audit by preparing approximately 50% of audit request schedules and work papers across all three entitiesMaintain written SOPs for all recurring processesBalance Sheet & Financial ReportingReconcile all assigned balance sheet accounts by the 25th of each month using a month‑by‑month activity format; investigate and resolve any unexplained balancesSupport monthly budget vs. actual variance analysis: prepare variance schedules, explain significant variances, and contribute to monthly financial reporting for leadership and the Finance CommitteeOur MissionAuthoraCare Collective empowers people to be active participants in their care journey, enabling them to live on their own terms through personalized support for mind, body, and spirit.Our patients are always the author of their life story. During a challenging illness, AuthoraCare Collective helps them author more moments that matter, regardless of the stage of their illness or condition. This is captured by our tagline: Your Story. Our Expert Care.#J-18808-Ljbffr