Accountant

Encompass Health; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Accountant to support hospital operations through payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting. You will help ensure accuracy and compliance while contributing to detailed financial analysis that supports our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation network.

The role offers growth opportunities as part of a nationally recognized organization with a strong benefits package and a focus on teamwork and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 3-4 years of healthcare accounting experience preferred.
• 2 years experience with payroll and accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hospital employees.
• Manage invoices, expense reports, and check requests.
• Support financial reporting and analysis.
• Maintain daily financial reports and submit to corporate.
• Assist leadership with special projects.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial processes.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Accountant Career Opportunity

Recognized for your financial expertise

Are you passionate about accuracy, organization, and supporting operations behind the scenes? Encompass Health is seeking an Accountant to play a key role in managing payroll, invoices, and financial reporting. In this role, you'll support hospital operations through detailed financial analysis and help ensure everything runs smoothly.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

What You'll Do

• Process payroll for hospital employees.
• Manage invoices, expense reports, and check requests.
• Support financial reporting and analysis.
• Maintain daily financial reports and submit to corporate.
• Assist leadership with special projects.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 3-4 years of healthcare accounting experience preferred.
• 2 years experience with payroll and accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.