Senior Accountant Lead

VHC Health•Alexandria, VA

17d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant Lead is responsible for leading the financial operations of the hospital system by reviewing daily accounting tasks, reviewing month-end close processes, reviewing financial statements, reviewing reconciled accounts, and leading compliance with regulatory standards. This role collaborates closely with accounting leadership and key stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of financial records and support the organization’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or in a related field is required.
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
Strong understanding of GAAP, healthcare accounting principles, and regulatory compliance
Advanced knowledge in accounting software (e.g., Lawson, Oracle, Epic, or similar ERP systems). Workday preferred.
CPA is required.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
High level of organization and ability to lead and delegate tasks.
Ability to develop strong relationships with people at all levels and across organizations.
Demonstrates the ability to share and communicate information from leadership to multiple functional areas to assess accounting impact.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and lead a team
Excellent attention to detail while working quickly and efficiently in fast-paced environments, consistently identifying and minimizing errors.
Advanced proficiency with office technology; Microsoft Outlook and Excel required, and Microsoft Word a plus.
Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
Shows full ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance while proactively identifying and resolving issues

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in accounting or in a related field may be considered in lieu of certification.
Advanced knowledge in accounting software (e.g., Lawson, Oracle, Epic, or similar ERP systems). Workday preferred.