Senior Accountant

About the Role

The Senior Accountant manages key accounting functions that support the company's financial operations and compliance requirements. This role owns payroll accounting, state tax compliance, revenue recognition, grant accounting, and serves as a co-owner of the general ledger and month-end close process. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where they can improve processes while ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Payroll & Payroll Accounting
  • Manage and oversee the bi-weekly payroll process in partnership with Human Resources and the payroll provider.
  • Review payroll for accuracy prior to processing.
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries.
  • Reconcile payroll liability accounts and payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
  • Ensure timely payroll tax filings and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Support payroll audits and year-end reporting, including W-2 preparation and reconciliations.
• State Tax Compliance
  • Manage state payroll tax registrations for new employee work locations.
  • Maintain employer accounts for unemployment insurance, withholding tax, and other required state registrations.
  • Monitor state tax notices and coordinate timely responses.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with multi-state payroll tax requirements.
  • Partner with HR to support remote workforce compliance initiatives.
• Revenue Recognition
  • Prepare monthly revenue recognition calculations in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 606).
  • Reconcile revenue-related accounts and investigate variances.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Revenue Cycle, and FP&A to ensure accurate recording of revenue.
  • Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for monthly close and external audits.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance revenue accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Grant Accounting
  • Maintain accounting records for grant-funded programs.
  • Track grant expenditures against approved budgets.
  • Prepare grant reimbursement requests and financial reports for grantors.
  • Ensure compliance with grant agreements and applicable regulations.
  • Coordinate grant-related audit requests and documentation.
• General Ledger Co-Ownership
  • Serve as a primary owner of the general ledger alongside the Controller.
  • Prepare and review journal entries.
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
  • Maintain supporting documentation for all balance sheet accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Financial Reporting & Process Improvement
  • Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
  • Support annual financial statement audits and tax return preparation.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes.
  • Develop and maintain accounting procedures and documentation.
  • Participate in special projects and system implementations as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with payroll accounting and multi-state payroll tax compliance.
• Experience with revenue recognition principles.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with grant accounting.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or a high-growth startup environment.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers (ADP, Rippling, Gusto, etc.).

Work Environment

This job operates in an office environment. May work in one of Boulder Care’s offices or remotely. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

Physical Demands

• Largely sedentary role; some job duties may require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds, bend and/or stand as necessary.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time to prepare and analyze data and information; transcribe information; and read.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Team members may work with their managers to adjust work hours to suit the needs of the position. Team members may be asked to work additional days as work demands require.

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 per year; base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability benefits designed to take care of employees and their families.
• Mental Health Services via insurance coverage, including Talkspace and EAP for continuous care.
• 4 weeks of vacation accrued per calendar year with a tenured increase to 5 weeks at 2 years of employment.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours paid.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (after 6 months of employment).
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Remote friendly with hardware provided to complete work duties.