Accounting Manager

Australia-Employment; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accounting Manager in Coupeville, WA to lead a capable accounting team, oversee AP, payroll, and general ledger, and partner with the Controller on strategic financial initiatives. The role emphasizes internal controls, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement in a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7+ years of accounting experience with supervisory exposure, a strong GAAP foundation, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Healthcare or hospital accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a unionized environment and familiarity with collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and reporting preferred.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger.
• Partner with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll administration and compliance with labor agreements.
• Monitor vendor contracts and disbursement controls.
• Support the Controller with financial analysis, feasibility studies, financial modeling, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor productivity metrics and financial trend analyses.
• Coordinate audits, cost reports, grant reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, supporting documentation, and financial reports.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls consistent with GAAP and healthcare requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related reporting.
• Hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate Accounting Department employees.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership on payroll, staffing, and labor-related matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and financial initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Judgment & discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA / MAcc preferred

Job description

Accounting Manager

$115000 - $140000 per year | Coupeville, WA | On-site | Permanent

Join a growing healthcare organization with strong culture and great benefits! | Up to $140k

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, mission-driven healthcare organization serving patients and communities throughout Western Washington. Our organization is committed to delivering high-quality care while creating a supportive environment for employees to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

Behind our clinical teams is a strong operational and financial infrastructure that allows us to continue investing in our people, services, and long-term sustainability. Our Finance team plays an essential role in maintaining that foundation, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

As we continue to evolve, we are looking for talented professionals who value collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and purpose-driven work.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a stable and respected healthcare organization in a leadership position with meaningful visibility across the Finance and Accounting functions.

As Accounting Manager, you'll work directly with the Controller and partner with leaders across the organization while leading a team responsible for several critical accounting functions. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact through process improvement, stronger internal controls, financial analysis, and team development.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Meaningful leadership role - Provide direction and mentorship to an established Accounting team.
• Partner directly with the Controller - Gain exposure to strategic financial initiatives, analysis, modeling, and organizational decision-making.
• Make an impact - Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, controls, and overall efficiency.
• Mission-driven environment - Your work directly supports an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
• Stable organization - Join an established healthcare organization with a strong operational foundation.
• Broad scope - Gain exposure to General Ledger, AP, Payroll, financial reporting, audits, compliance, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative culture - Work cross-functionally with Finance, HR, operations, and organizational leadership.
• Comprehensive benefits - Receive a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Job Details

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will provide administrative, technical, and supervisory leadership for the Accounting Department. This position will oversee key accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, leadership experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment. Healthcare experience is strongly preferred, while experience working within a unionized organization and knowledge of collective bargaining agreements is a significant plus.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger.
• Partner with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll administration and compliance with applicable labor agreements.
• Monitor vendor contracts and disbursement controls.
• Support the Controller with financial analysis, feasibility studies, financial modeling, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor productivity metrics and financial trend analyses.
• Coordinate audits, cost reports, grant reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, supporting documentation, and financial reports.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls consistent with GAAP and applicable healthcare requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including applicable Medicare and Medicaid reporting requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related reporting.
• Hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate Accounting Department employees.
• Collaborate with HR and organizational leadership on payroll, staffing, and labor-related matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and financial initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Master's degree such as an MBA or MAcc preferred.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Healthcare or hospital accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a unionized environment and familiarity with collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of union payroll practices and labor contract compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• CPA preferred, but not required.

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