Senior Accountant
· Grand Ledge, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$75k–$90k/yrFull-time
About the role
L.O. Eye Care is a leading provider of medical and surgical eye care that has been serving the community for over 50 years. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. This role is a high-impact position where your work directly contributes to better patient outcomes and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process (target 5–7 days)
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Ensure accuracy across balance sheets, income statements, and trial balances
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management
- Manage revenue recognition and billing accuracy, including healthcare-related revenue cycles
- Maintain compliance across payroll, tax, and reporting processes
- Enhance operational efficiency through data analysis and process improvements
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including W-2s and payroll tax filings
- Support compliance with:
- 1099 and 1042-S reporting
- Sales & use tax filings (multi-entity)
- Partner on ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, including applicable federal standards
- Perform periodic audits and reconciliations across financial data
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
- Provide actionable financial insights to leadership
- Use data tools and analytics to improve decision-making and efficiency
- Supervise and support a small accounting team
- Lead training and process improvement initiatives
- Identify automation opportunities using tools like Excel and data analytics platforms
Qualifications, Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA strongly preferred
- 3–6 years of progressive experience in Accounting and financial reporting strongly preferred
- Public accounting or professional services experience highly valued
- Healthcare or medical practice experience required
- Experience in multi-entity environments and tax compliance
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls
- Payroll processing and tax reporting
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Experience with financial systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
- Exposure to data analytics tools a plus
Characteristics of an ideal Candidate
- Background in, compliance, or tax reporting
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-financial leaders to drive the Practice decisions
- Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiency
- High integrity and ability to handle confidential information
- Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable
Pay & Benefits
- Compensation range: $75,000–$90,000 (based on experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays