Financial Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Budget Accountant to join a growing finance team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong independent judgment and advanced Excel skills, with at least 2 years of experience in budgeting and financial statements. Responsibilities include performing complex accounting analyses, preparing Medicare and Medicaid reports, and developing annual operating budgets. This contract position offers benefits like medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience with budgeting and financial statements.
• Experience with healthcare accounting/finance preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting and cost analyses using independent judgment.
• Prepare and analyze monthly estimated contractual adjustments.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze annual operating budgets.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Budget Accountant

Our client, a well known healthcare firm, is targeting a detail-oriented Budget Accountant resource to join a growing finance team in a highly analytical, fast‑paced healthcare environment. This role requires strong independent judgment, advanced Excel skills, and experience supporting budgeting, regulatory reporting, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting and cost analyses using independent judgment
• Prepare and analyze monthly estimated contractual adjustments, charity, and bad debt
• Prepare and file Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports and settlements
• Develop, maintain, and analyze annual operating budgets
• Prepare and file Federal, State, and Local tax returns
• Support reporting to the State COPN Regulatory Authority
• Interpret and communicate federal and state healthcare regulations
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, external consultants, and senior leadership
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a highly computerized environment

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
  • Master’s Degree in a related field (preferred)
• Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience with budgeting, analysis, and financial statements (required)
  • Prior healthcare accounting/finance experience (preferred)
• Skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (heavy use of pivot tables and advanced formulas)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)