Senior Accountant (Healthcare Niche)

Rehmann • Jackson, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant provides accounting support to a portfolio of small to mid-sized clients, including complex organizations, with a focus on the healthcare niche. The role independently manages client engagements, delivers high-quality service, supports clients’ financial operations, and contributes to team development and business growth. The position involves accounting, financial reporting, client communication, and operational improvement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication abilities, including the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting audiences.
• Strong initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Comfort navigating fast-paced client environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the healthcare niche, including physician and dental practices.
• CPA or other advanced accounting certification.
• Experience leveraging modern cloud-based accounting technologies, automation tools, and reporting solutions.
• Experience supporting multiple clients or working within a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for a portfolio of small to mid-sized clients, including complex organizations.
• Review account reconciliations and prepare complex bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations.
• Review standard journal entries and prepare non-standard adjusting entries.
• Analyze financial activity and identify variances or irregularities.
• Manage customer invoicing, statement distribution, and collections activities.
• Review accounts payable transactions and advise clients on spending variances.
• Prepare and file complex 1099 reporting.
• Assist with grant accounting, including budget preparation, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Serve as a primary contact for client questions and day-to-day financial matters.
• Prepare month-end close support and financial reporting packages.
• Review financial statements and client-specific management reports.
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projection activities.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Mentor and support team members.
• Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Benefits

• Benefits focused on physical and mental health.
• Paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with associates’ needs and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior