Accountant / CPA

Citizensbehavioralhealth; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work options

On-site meetings

Job summary

Citizens Behavioral Health in Raleigh, NC seeks an Accountant or CPA to oversee bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll oversight, and compliance for a nonprofit behavioral health organization. The role partners with leadership to ensure accurate records and timely, audit-ready financials.

Responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, managing AP/AR, bank reconciliations, monthly/quarterly/annual reports, budgeting support, payroll processing, and tax/compliance tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and financial account reviews.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and financial planning initiatives.
• Assist leadership with financial analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate payroll processing and payroll-related reporting.
• Monitor compliance with applicable payroll, tax, and financial regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Support employee onboarding and payroll-related administrative processes.
• Assist with financial compliance and internal control procedures.
• Assist with tax preparation and year-end financial reporting.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for audits, reviews, and financial examinations.
• Support organizational reporting requirements and financial documentation requests.
• Ensure financial records are organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Prepare financial summaries and management reports for leadership.
• Assist with budget development and financial forecasting.
• Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Support financial decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate with billing, administrative, and leadership teams.
• Assist with vendor payments, contract tracking, and financial record maintenance.
• Support business operations through accurate financial monitoring and reporting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives when appropriate.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Citizens Behavioral Health provides behavioral health services through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults and youth. Our organization is committed to maintaining strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and responsible growth while supporting high-quality care for the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Accountant or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll support, and financial compliance activities. This position plays an essential role in maintaining the financial health and stability of our organization.

Position Summary

The Accountant / CPA is responsible for managing bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll oversight, account reconciliation, and financial compliance processes. This role works closely with leadership and administrative staff to ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and sound financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and financial account reviews.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and financial planning initiatives.
• Assist leadership with financial analysis and reporting.

Payroll & Financial Compliance

• Coordinate payroll processing and payroll-related reporting.
• Monitor compliance with applicable payroll, tax, and financial regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Support employee onboarding and payroll-related administrative processes.
• Assist with financial compliance and internal control procedures.

Tax Preparation & Audit Support

• Assist with tax preparation and year-end financial reporting.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for audits, reviews, and financial examinations.
• Support organizational reporting requirements and financial documentation requests.
• Ensure financial records are organized, accurate, and audit-ready.

Financial Reporting & Strategic Support

• Prepare financial summaries and management reports for leadership.
• Assist with budget development and financial forecasting.
• Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Support financial decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.

Administrative & Business Operations Support

• Coordinate with billing, administrative, and leadership teams.
• Assist with vendor payments, contract tracking, and financial record maintenance.
• Support business operations through accurate financial monitoring and reporting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Experience working with healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or small business organizations.
• Experience with payroll systems and tax reporting processes.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing and revenue cycle operations.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reviews.

Professional Opportunities

• Flexible Part-Time Schedule
• Remote Work Opportunities with Periodic On-Site Meetings
• Leadership Collaboration and Strategic Involvement
• Long-Term Professional Relationship Potential
• Supportive and Mission-Driven Work Environment

Work Schedule

• Part-Time Position
• Flexible Hours Based on Organizational Needs
• Remote Work Available with Periodic On-Site Meetings
• Additional Availability During Month-End and Year-End Reporting Periods

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the financial success and sustainability of a growing behavioral health organization. Your expertise will help ensure strong financial management, operational stability, and continued investment in quality care for the individuals and families we serve.

Citizens Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified professionals who value integrity, accountability, and excellence in financial management.