Accounting Coordinator

Sentara Health; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Health in Carrollton, VA seeks an Accounting Coordinator to support daily accounting operations, focusing on cash management, receivables, reconciliations, and month-end processes. You will maintain records, prepare journal entries, and assist with audits in a large healthcare finance environment.

The role requires at least 1 year in accounting/finance, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation in a notable healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year or more in accounting, finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile cash-related transactions, deposits, adjustments and AR activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Perform routine account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in the general ledger.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering required documentation and supporting financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and healthcare finance standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve questions and support efficient financial operations.

Skills

Cash management

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year accounting/finance experience

Job description

City/State Carrollton, VAWork Shift First (Days)Overview:Accounting Coordinator

Join a healthcare finance team where accuracy, collaboration, and problem-solving help support exceptional care for patients and communities. As an Accounting Coordinator, you'll gain hands‑on experience across cash management, receivables, reconciliations, and month‑end processes while working with a supportive team in a dynamic healthcare environment.

The Accounting Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the accounting department within a large healthcare organization. This position is responsible for processing a variety of financial transactions, including cash‑related activities and accounts receivable, while maintaining accurate financial records and performing routine reconciliations to the general ledger. The Accounting Coordinator assists with month‑end close activities, audit preparation, and compliance with internal controls and healthcare finance standards to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

EducationHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredExperience1 year or more in accounting, finance or related field

Remote: Hampton Roads Geographic area/time zone

Key responsibilities

• * Process and reconcile cash‑related transactions, deposits, adjustments, and accounts receivable activities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• * Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation to ensure integrity of financial information.
• * Perform routine account reconciliations and assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies within the general ledger.
• * Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• * Assist with internal and external audit preparation by gathering required documentation and supporting financial reporting requests.
• * Monitor and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and healthcare finance standards.
• * Partner with internal departments, finance teams, and external vendors to resolve questions, research discrepancies, and support efficient financial operations.

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $24.38 - $36.65 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits:

Caring For Your Family and Your Career- Medical, Dental, Vision plans- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave- Emergency Backup Care- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans- Life Insurance- 401k/403B with Employer Match- Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education- Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000-Pet Insurance-Legal Resources Plan-Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.