Senior Accountant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Cary, NC

12d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing accurate financial reports, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and assisting with audits, budgeting, and financial analysis. This role serves as a key resource within the accounting team and contributes to process improvement and internal control initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred or actively pursuing certification.
Multi-entity accounting environment.
Healthcare or dental practice management organizations.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Revenue recognition, lease accounting, and fixed asset accounting.
Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Responsibilities

Responsible for assigned duties during the month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities.
Maintain and update general ledger
Download reports from Patient Management Systems (PMS)
Use Power BI for research and downloading data from PMS.
Analyze financial data and provide recommendations for improvement
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies
Assist with tax filings (property tax)
Perform other accounting tasks as assigned
Perform balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Analyze financial results and identify trends or variances when compared month over month and compared to budget.
Assist FP&A team with budgeting and forecasting when needed.
Support cash flow and operational reporting.
Maintain Accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
Optimize workflows across ERP, payment platforms, and reporting tools.
Partner with IT and finance leadership on system enhancements.
Mentor other accounting staff, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
Assist team members and provide ongoing coaching.
Serve as first escalation point for complex reconciliation issues.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Support development and maintenance of internal controls.
Assist with implementation of process improvements and standard operating procedures.
Maintain documentation supporting financial transactions.
Maintain compliance with healthcare payment and financial regulations
Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits.
Assist with annual financial statement audits.
Support tax filings and compliance requirements.
Respond to auditor inquiries and information requests.
Collaborate with operations, payroll, AP, AR, and FP&A teams.
Support acquisitions, integrations, and special projects as assigned.