SOUTHEASTERN RETINA ASSOCIATES PC is hiring: Senior Staff Accountant in Knoxvill

*This is not a remote position*

Join our fast-paced retina specialty practice as a Senior Staff Accountant, supporting the Controller with general ledger management, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll, and accounts payable oversight. Requires a bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of GL experience (healthcare preferred), and strong Excel skills. Sage or NetSuite experience and CPA/CPA eligibility a plus. Competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to make an impact in a mission-driven organization. Apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in supporting financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency of our high-volume retina specialty practice. Reporting to and working closely with the Controller, this position ensures the integrity of all accounting processes and delivers timely, reliable financial data to support both operations and strategic decision-making.

This role requires a detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced and complex healthcare environment with high-cost buy-and-bill medications. The Senior Staff Accountant will manage general ledger activities, reconcile accounts, assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly and year-end financial statements, and provide other support to the Controller as needed. Further, the Senior Staff Accountant will partner with the Controller to identify process improvements, maintain and enhance internal controls, and provide financial analysis. The role works closely with other key revenue cycle teams to ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and aligned with current business conditions.

This is a results-oriented role where precision, adaptability, and analytical insight are essential. The ideal candidate will not only execute routine accounting responsibilities but also will contribute to the practice’s financial stability and operational responsiveness in a dynamic and competitive healthcare landscape.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Compile financial information for completion of timely and accurate month-end, quarterly and annual financial reports for the practice.
• Reviews all entries posted within the accounting system for accuracy.
• Reconciles, analyzes and corrects any general ledger coding issues and errors.
• Reviews company-wide pod allocations with Department Administrators/Managers on a quarterly basis.
• Reviews company-wide purchasing card transactions for coding and accuracy.
• Ensures proper approvals on all invoices and company credit card purchases.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintains various expense tracking schedules, including but not limited to partnership projects and inventories.
• Process all cash entries in the accounting system.
• Serves as main point of contact for all general ledger coding issues.
• Ensures that bi-weekly and monthly payroll is uploaded in accounting software, post processing, in a compliant and timely manner.
• Assists in various audits performed to ensure internal control compliance (inventory counts, petty cash counts, fixed assets).
• Leads AP Specialist to accurately and timely complete accounts payable functions, including invoice and payment processing, reviewing and paying expense checks.
• Complies with the escheatment laws through appropriate reporting.
• Supports Human Resources and payroll functions.
• Assists in special projects assigned by the CEO, CFO, or Controller.
• Attends weekly staff meetings as required.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality and adheres to all HIPPA guidelines/regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems, spreadsheet and financial systems programs and applications.
• Skilled in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve SERA’s objectives.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of general ledger accounting experience required.
• Strong technical accounting background required including Excel and accounting software experience required.
• Previous experience in Sage or NetSuite preferred.
• Experience in a large, privately- held physician practice preferred.
• Active CPA license or actively working toward eligibility to sit for the exam preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, operates a calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment as necessary. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods. Work is performed in an office environment. Work involves frequent contact with staff members, physicians and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Occasional evening or weekend work as needed, especially at year-end close.

This description provides only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned.