Senior Accountant

Community First; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community First Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our accounting team. You will prepare monthly financials, reconcile accounts, post entries, and guide process improvements across multiple entities while upholding financial stewardship.

The role emphasizes accuracy, leadership of staff where applicable, and collaboration with operations to strengthen community impact. The position is full-time and on-site in Hamilton, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with multiple entities; nonprofit and/or healthcare experience is desired but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Post general ledger journal entries.
• Process payroll entries within seven days of pay date.
• Perform monthly bank, investment, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Support audit work papers and tax/cost report prep.
• Lead internal and external reporting, including special contracts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Reporting

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PointClickCare

Carelogic

Job description

Overview

Come join our dedicated and talented Accounting team at Community First Solutions as a Senior Accountant!

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll use your financial expertise to support both our operations and our mission. You’ll prepare monthly financials, reconcile accounts, post entries, and guide process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency across multiple entities. By ensuring strong financial stewardship, you’ll help Community First Solutions continue strengthening lives and communities through responsible, mission-focused leadership.

Location: 230 Ludlow Street Hamilton, OH

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Why You’ll Love Us

• People-First Culture: We put people at the center of all we do, rooted in service, care, and compassion.

• Supportive Team: You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your work is recognized.

• Career Development: You won’t just work with us—you’ll build your career with us, with opportunities to lead and learn. Employee education funds available to help advance your career.

• Community Impact: Be part of an organization dedicated to strengthening lives and communities in Hamilton and beyond.

Why We’ll Love You

• You bring a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred) and at least 2 years of accounting experience.

• You’re skilled in financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting with strong attention to detail.

• You’re a team player and leader, able to guide staff accountants while managing multiple priorities independently.

• You’re tech-savvy, with advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software experience (EHR systems like PointClickCare or Carelogic a plus).

• You demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in all financial matters.

Ready to join a team that values accuracy, leadership, and community impact?

Responsibilities

• Posting general ledger journal entries.
• Payroll entries posted in accounting system within seven days of the pay date.
• Bank, investment and general ledger account reconciliations monthly.
• Deposits made as needed.
• Cash receipt entries posted daily.
• Assistance in preparation of audit work papers.
• Assistance with tax and cost report preparation.
• Internal and external reporting, including special contract billing.
• Interpretation of various system reports for accurate recording.
• Preparation of analytical reports and an understanding of their relevance both currently and for the future.
• Monthly financial statement preparation and review.
• Perform internal audit functions which could include but not be limited to compliance, cash, A/R review, documentation retention and destruction review.
• Leadership involving various systems implementation.
• Assists in financial analysis/pro-formas
• If supervising staff, responsible for directing, setting goals, and balancing the workloads of those staff using independent judgment.
• All other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or related field.

Licenses or other required certifications: CPA preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience. Previous experience performing financial functions for multiple entities; non-profit and/or healthcare experience is desired but not mandatory.

Specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities:

• Must possess excellent analytical/problem-solving skills, attention to detail and is able to demonstrate strong financial acumen.
• Employee must be depended upon for their integrity, confidentiality and discretion as they will have access/exposure to information and data that is sensitive in nature.
• Must be a team player with drive, ambition, a positive attitude and businesslike conduct.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership by example and remain calm under pressure. Serve as a positive role model for the department and organization.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks without supervision.
• Accepts and adapts well to organizational and departmental changes, as well as the rapidly changing healthcare reimbursement environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with various systems and accounting software.
• Experience working in E.H.R. systems such as PointClickCare or Carelogic is beneficial but not necessary.