Senior Staff Accountant

Cherry Bekaert•Alachua, FL

15d

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a Technology company to hire a Senior CStaff Accountant operating in a high‑growth environment. A rapidly growing Healthcare client is hiring a Senior Staff Accountant to own the accoutning for 3-4 entities within their portfoilio. Overview Our client is a fast-growing, private equity–backed healthcare services organization that owns and operates inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment centers across the United States . The organization has scaled rapidly through acquisition and contunes to grow. The finance and accounting team is highly accountable, and collaborative. This role is ideal for a proactive Senior Staff Accountant who enjoys autonomy, ownership, and acting as a “mini controller” for a portfolio of healthcare practices. The Role As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for a portfolio of 3–4 healthcare facilities , serving as the primary accounting partner to operational leaders at those locations. You’ll manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities while building trusted, client-facing relationships with practice leadership. This role reports to an Accounting Manager and works closely with the VP of Finance. The environment is results-oriented rather than clock-driven— flexibility is high as long as work is delivered accurately and on time . What Success Looks Like Successful candidates in this role typically demonstrate: A strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes The ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously without dropping details Proactive communication and comfort escalating issues early Strong relationship-building skills with non-accounting stakeholders A growth mindset and comfort operating in a fast-scaling organization

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes
Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Nice To Haves

Healthcare accounting experience or familiarity with HIPAA
Experience in outsourced accounting , client-facing roles, or managing multiple entities
Exposure to Managed Service Organization (MSO) structures
Background in private equity–backed or high-growth environments

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for assigned facilities
Act as the primary accounting contact for 3–4 healthcare practices
Support month-end close , including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Maintain balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with GAAP
Prepare and analyze financial statements, including flux/variance explanations
Assist with consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations
Manage vendor relationships and resolve billing discrepancies
Support payroll close and address payroll-related issues
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
Record daily sales and manage cash application
Maintain purchase order tracking and invoice reconciliation
Manage and review revenue schedules and assist with insurance revenue cycle support
Assist with annual audits, tax returns, and budget preparation
Update financial models and reporting schedules
Help develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls
Ensure compliance with professional ethics, confidentiality standards, and HIPAA requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally and mentor/train junior team members as needed
Perform other duties as assigned