Healthcare Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager oversees healthcare revenue accounting and supports the organization's financial reporting processes. This role partners closely with Finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strengthen internal processes, and contribute to key strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage healthcare revenue accounting in accordance with ASC 606, including gross revenue recognition, contractual adjustments, denials, allowances, and bad debt reserves
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations while researching and resolving account discrepancies
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives across the organization
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records and depreciation schedules
• Oversee payroll accounting, related reconciliations, and supporting journal entries
• Aid in annual audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and audit support
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Partner with operational leaders and cross-functional departments to support organizational goals and financial decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Direct experience with healthcare revenue accounting is required
• Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement, contractual allowances, denials, and bad debt accounting
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using ERP systems and financial reporting applications
• CPA designation is preferred but not required
• Experience with Great Plains, FRx, or comparable financial reporting software is a plus
• Familiarity with AI-enabled analytical tools used in accounting or finance environments is an advantage