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About the Company

The Health Support Center is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional support services to hospitals and healthcare providers across the nation. Our mission is to enhance community health by delivering innovative, efficient, and reliable financial and operational solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. With a focus on community well-being, the Health Support Center strives to empower healthcare facilities to deliver outstanding patient care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team at the Health Support Center. This role is integral to our financial operations, supporting the end-to-end general ledger close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing insightful financial analysis to hospital leadership. The Senior Staff Accountant will collaborate closely with hospital finance teams, external stakeholders, and the internal technical accounting team to facilitate accurate reporting and continuous process improvements. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely, with occasional exposure to hospital environments, and plays a vital role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of our healthcare network.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in healthcare or corporate accounting. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets, and excellent communication abilities are essential. Candidates should demonstrate a solid understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and healthcare regulatory standards such as HIPAA. Experience with joint venture accounting and budget processes is preferred. The successful applicant will be a proactive problem-solver with the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the comprehensive general ledger close process for designated hospital sites and entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of close checklists and post-close review certifications.
• Drive initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and standardization of accounting procedures across the organization.
• Maintain a controlled and compliant close process, including managing checklists and post-close activities to ensure adherence to organizational policies.
• Perform detailed profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet analysis for assigned sites/entities, providing insights and explanations for variances.
• Assist hospital leadership with post-close analysis, operational reviews, and reporting, including participation in Management Operating Reviews (MOR).
• Provide direct support to hospital finance teams during the close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the Technical Accounting team and hospital leaders to resolve complex accounting issues and ensure proper treatment of transactions.
• Manage joint venture accounting, reporting, and distribution processes for sites engaged in joint ventures, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Support hospital budget processes by summarizing and analyzing annual budgets, forecasts, and projections.
• Assist in post-close review and analysis, explaining hospital projection trends, variances, and financial performance.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and healthcare regulations.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity through periodic reviews and management of post-closing review activities.
• Provide clear explanations for monthly, quarterly, and annual variances in general ledger accounts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison for external auditors and regulatory agencies, providing required financial reports and documentation.
• Work closely with hospital leadership to align operating metrics with organizational strategic goals and financial objectives.

Benefits

At the Health Support Center, we believe in investing in our employees’ well-being and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time employees. We offer robust financial protection and paid time off benefits such as life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage, paid family leave, and paid time off. Employees have access to tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, student loan repayment programs, and a competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions. We also prioritize employee well-being through mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual healthcare services, mental health resources, and discount programs. Additionally, our organization promotes ongoing professional development with opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement.

Equal Opportunity

The Health Support Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our communities effectively and innovatively.