Accounting Coordinator

Sentara Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance & Employee Benefits

Job summary

Sentara Health in Carrollton, VA is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to join its healthcare finance team. The role covers cash management, receivables, reconciliations, and month-end processes within a large health system.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of accounting or related experience. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate financial records and compliant controls.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more in accounting, finance or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication with internal teams and external partners.

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.

Skills

Cash management

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City/State Carrollton, VA

Work 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. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication with internal teams and external partners, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven healthcare environment.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent required

Experience

1 year or more in accounting, finance or related field

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.

Remote

Hampton Roads Geographic area/time zone

Compensation

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.

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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.

Remote Locations

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.

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years.

Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!