Senior Accountant

Hospice of the Chesapeake is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team. Position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting. The Sr. Accountant manages core accounting operations, while driving process improvements. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can also provide essential support to the payroll and accounts payable functions and serve as a liaison across departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Core Accounting and Reporting Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate schedules, reconciliations, and comprehensive financial reports to senior management on a timely basis.
• Month-End Close Management: Execute the full month-end close process efficiently and accurately, including preparing and posting complex journal entries and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Audit and Compliance Support: Lead the preparation of all required schedules, reconciliations, and reports to support the annual external audit, Form 990 tax returns, Form 1099 and the annual operating budget process.

Operational and cross-functional duties

• Utility Player/Cross-Functional Support: Provide effective, hands-on support to payroll and assists in the processing of accounts payable and deposits.
• Interdepartmental Liaison: Serve as the primary finance liaison to all operating departments, providing statistical patient data, answering financial inquiries, and assisting with reports needed for grant applications.
• External Reporting: Prepare and submit required quarterly and annual financial surveys to various regulatory agencies throughout the year.
• Cost Reporting: Collect and compile all necessary data and reports for submission to MVI (or relevant entity) for the preparation of the yearly cost report.

process improvement and analysis

• Management Reporting Implementation: Implement and manage a streamlined management reporting process for department-level financial statements, facilitating efficient review of operating results versus budget by department managers.
• Technological Adoption: Champion the use of technology solutions and leverage accounting operational knowledge to enhance the control environment and drive operational efficiencies.
• Financial Analysis: Provide comprehensive financial analysis and insights to the Director of Finance and CFO as requested by the Board of Directors, executive management, or operational leaders.
• Other Duties As Assigned.

About Hospice of the Chesapeake

At Hospice of the Chesapeake, we create meaningful experiences for those in the communities we serve who are experiencing serious advanced illness and loss. We believe truly meaningful experiences come from a partnership between highly skilled and compassionate professionals, our healthcare partners and the patient and family with a primary focus on living each day to the fullest extent possible.  We develop care plans to minimize symptoms, articulate what matters most, and remember that each moment matters.

We are Your Hometown Hospice! Over the last 45 years, our team has cared for more than 50,000 hospice patients and nearly 100,000 family members.

To learn more please visit us at hospicechesapeake.org or find us on social media.

Your Qualifications:

Education & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in automated accounting systems and subsystems. Experience with Sage Intacct preferred; MyUnity and Paycom experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and other standard office software.

soft skills & abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions.
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC. 
• Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.
• Retirement 401(k) plan, with a generous company match.

In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeake’s commitment to leadership and industry-leading care, we require that all employees be vaccinated against COVID and influenza, as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter. Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodation may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.

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