Accountant

Job Summary

Sapphire Health Services is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to oversee financial operations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, reconciles, and analyzes monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage financial close (monthly/quarterly/annually) for assigned locations.
• Reviews financial reports with regional operations and community/center leadership.
• Completes and reviews entries to the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Fixed asset accounting: Recording, valuing, and accounting for fixed assets, including capital leases, debt, and intangibles, additions and disposals, depreciation, etc.
• CIP accounting: Recording and reporting on construction in progress, including year-end recording and monthly reports.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Payroll entries and recons, make and record SAIF and 401(k) payments, investigate issues, etc.
• Investigating and resolving issues, researching open checks, account discrepancies, etc.
• Aid AP with tracking critical invoices and payments.
• Supports the annual budget process in partnership with accounting and operations leaders.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and healthcare regulations.
• Prepare and file necessary tax documents, including payroll and 1099 forms.
• Gather data for any audits and provide documentation related to financial inquiries from regulators and stakeholders.
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Assist with strategic planning by forecasting revenue and expenses.
• Afford assistance with system upgrades and integrations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or senior care.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accruals, CIP tracking and dates PIS, along with related fixed asset accounts, balance sheet reconciliation set up and completion.
• Working knowledge of rudimentary tax concepts (including excise).
• Capacity to exercise strong judgement in situations with ambiguity and clearly document decisions.
• Ability to manage up.
• Goal-driven and proactive with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and in multiple mediums.
• Able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational methods and ability to meet deadlines with follow-up.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Previous experience with Sage or related software a plus, but not required.
• Capable of working with little to no day-to-day supervision, as there is a work from home option two days per week.
• Maintains professional knowledge of accounting trends and best practices.
• Practices technical and professional self-development.

Employee Benefits

• PTO
• 401(K)
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement