Senior Accountant CPA Contractor

Ascension Recovery Services•Orlando, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Ascension Recovery Services, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a national leader in addiction treatment program development and operations. The organization partners with healthcare providers, systems, and communities across the U.S. to deliver evidence-based behavioral health services and expand access to quality addiction treatment. The Senior Accountant (Contract) supports the growing finance function. This role manages general ledger activities, prepares financial reports, conducts reconciliations, and supervises a Staff Accountant. It helps maintain financial accuracy and provides leadership with timely, actionable financial insights. The position is a 1099 contract role with an opportunity to transition to full time. It is remote and requires working EST or CST hours. Experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health accounting is preferred. Contractors and team members are expected to embody the organization's core values: Kindness, Teamwork, Empathy, Integrity, Excellence, and Mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA required.
At least 3 years of accounting experience.
Solid understanding of GAAP.
Strong Excel and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or healthcare accounting.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end close.
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Forecast expenditures and assist with revenue analysis.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
Recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures.
Supervise and support the Staff Accountant by delegating and prioritizing tasks.
Assist with audit preparation and internal controls compliance.
Report to and collaborate with the Controller on key financial deliverables.
Maintain documentation and ensure alignment with GAAP standards.