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VITAS Healthcare

Accountant 2

VITAS Healthcare, Florida, New York, United States

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VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end‑of‑life care, operating in multiple states and serving patients and families with compassion, dignity, and excellence. Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting clinical and operational leaders by ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across a complex healthcare environment.

The

Accountant II

supports key accounting functions including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month‑end close processes. This role works closely with Finance leadership and cross‑functional partners to ensure accurate financial records, compliance with

GAAP , and adherence to internal controls within a healthcare setting.

Base pay range $65,000.00 per year – $75,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

Prepare and review

general ledger journal entries , account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

Support

month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close

activities, including variance analysis and resolution of discrepancies.

Assist with the preparation of

financial statements, management reports, and ad‑hoc analyses

for Finance leadership and operational stakeholders.

Collaborate with department leaders and operational teams to research and resolve accounting questions, discrepancies, and reporting issues.

Maintain and support

internal controls , policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

Participate in

internal and external audit activities , including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data within

automated accounting and reporting systems .

Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the Finance function.

Perform other accounting and finance‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will have

five to seven years of progressive accounting experience

with a strong working knowledge of

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) .

Healthcare industry experience is preferred .

The ideal candidate can manage

multiple priorities simultaneously

while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, and communicates professionally—both verbally and in writing—with department leaders, coworkers, and external vendors.

Proficiency with

automated financial systems

and standard business software, including

Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word , is required.

Education

A

Bachelor’s degree

in

Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent) is required.

A

Master’s degree and/or CPA certification is preferred .

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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