Senior Accountant, Outsourced Accounting - Healthcare Industry Clients
Wipfli · Clayton, MO · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteAccountingFull-time
About the role
In this role, you’ll provide assistant controller-level support to healthcare clients, helping them navigate complex financial needs with confidence. This position can be worked remotely from anywhere in the US.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients.
- Assist with complex general ledgers, identifying missing transactions and trends to ensure overall accuracy.
- Guide the review and approval of account classifications.
- Review balance sheets for accuracy and facilitate follow-up.
- Coordinate project tasks to ensure efficient client workflow.
- Prepare and/or review the initial draft of monthly reporting packages, including KPIs/metrics.
- Prepare and finalize month-end close.
- Maintain and update the client procedure manual to ensure appropriate process documentation.
- Prepare and/or review work papers and schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in cross-collaboration with other teams/service lines, as applicable.
- Assist in estimating and managing work assignments of accountants to meet client needs and budget constraints.
- Assist in the development of best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.
- Experience with full cycle accounting in the healthcare industry (e.g., physician practice, skilled nursing, hospitals, and clinics).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to project manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans).
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Firm-sponsored basic life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan & profit share, including Firm matching contribution.
- Well-being incentive.
- Education & certification assistance.
- Flexible time off.
- Family care leave, parental leave, and family formation benefits.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Travel rewards.
- Voluntary benefit offerings including critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on individual and Firm performance.
Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.