Accounting Manager

Peak Performance Physical Therapy•Lansing, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees financial accounting, payroll administration, revenue cycle operations, and compliance for Peak Performance Physical Therapy. The role maintains the general ledger and accounting records; completes reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close; supports financial statements, reporting, cash management, and external accounting or audit activities; and develops procedures and internal controls. The position collaborates with Human Resources on payroll processing and payroll records, and coordinates payroll tax reporting with support from the outside accounting firm. The Accounting Manager leads revenue cycle operations, directly supervises the Billing Specialist, and oversees billing, insurance authorizations, patient accounts, claims, reimbursement, accounts receivable, and patient statements. The role works with clinical and administrative leaders to resolve issues, improve processes, and monitor and report key performance indicators. The position also prepares quarterly tax payments and supports annual corporate filings and governmental reports, ensures compliance with applicable regulations and record-retention requirements, and supports the CFO with budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and special projects. This is a full-time, in-office role in a professional office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
Experience managing month-end close processes.
Experience processing payroll.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Experience with financial reporting and account reconciliations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Healthcare accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing healthcare billing and revenue cycle operations.
Experience working with electronic medical record (EMR), practice management, payroll, and accounting software.
Supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger, accounting records, and supporting documentation.
Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Prepare journal entries and complete month-end close procedures.
Assist with monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
Support annual financial reviews and external accounting or audit activities.
Monitor cash flow, maintain cash management records, prepare bank deposits, and reconcile cash transactions.
Develop and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Collaborate with Human Resources to process payroll accurately and on time, maintain payroll records, coordinate payroll tax reporting, and address payroll-related changes and employee compensation matters.
Directly supervise the Billing Specialist and oversee daily billing operations, insurance authorization processes, and patient account activities.
Monitor accounts receivable, reimbursement trends, claim denials, and aging reports; ensure timely claim submission and follow-up on outstanding balances.
Oversee the preparation and distribution of patient statements.
Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to resolve billing, authorization, and reimbursement issues.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance revenue cycle performance and operational efficiency.
Monitor key performance indicators and report performance trends to leadership.
Prepare quarterly tax payments and complete annual corporate filings and governmental reports with support from the outside accounting firm.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local accounting, payroll, and tax regulations, company policies, record-retention requirements, internal financial controls, and audit requirements.
Support the CFO with yearly budgeting and financial planning initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
Assist with financial analysis and special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Assign and monitor the Billing Specialist's work; train, coach, and develop staff; conduct performance evaluations; address performance concerns and participate in corrective action as needed; and foster an accountable, collaborative, and service-oriented work environment.