Senior Accountant

The Catholic Health Association of the United States; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

FSA/HSA

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

The Senior Accountant at The Catholic Health Association of the United States will own the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, close, reconciliations, AR, and related activities. You will ensure accuracy, controls, and timely financial information to support leadership decisions.

You will collaborate with the Senior Director of Finance on reporting, budgeting, audits, and process improvements, including system integrations and data integrity across Sage Intacct and other

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience owning or leading a financial close process.
• Experience with Sage Intacct strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and independently drive issues to resolution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and prepare/review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.
• Oversee revenue accounting, including revenue recognition and deferred revenue.
• Maintain data integrity across Sage Intacct and other systems.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reporting and variances.
• Partner with leadership to translate financial information into insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Close process ownership

Analytical/problem-solving

Finance communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the integrity of the organization’s financial records and the effective execution of core accounting processes. This position serves as the primary owner of day‑to‑day accounting operations, including the general ledger, monthly close, account reconciliations, accounts receivable, and related accounting activities.

The Senior Accountant is expected to proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, maintain strong internal controls, and ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and timely. This position partners closely with the Senior Director of Finance to support financial reporting, budgeting, audit activities, analysis, and continuous improvement of financial operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and prepare/review journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting activities to ensure accurate financial records.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and resolution of accounting issues.
• Oversee accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, collections, reconciliation, and issue resolution, and provide accounting oversight of accounts payable activities and related general ledger accounts.
• Oversee revenue accounting, including revenue recognition, classification, reconciliation, and deferred revenue, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Maintain the integrity of financial data across systems, including Sage Intacct and operational platforms, by monitoring integrations and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reporting, including budget‑to‑actual, trend, variance, and account‑level analyses, and communicate meaningful findings to Finance leadership.
• Partner with Finance leadership and departments to analyze financial results, respond to financial questions, and translate financial information into meaningful insights for decision‑making.
• Support organizational budgeting and forecasting processes through financial analysis, reporting, and data preparation.
• Coordinate annual audit activities and external reporting requirements, including audit schedules, tax‑related information, and regulatory reporting support.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance, consistency, and effective knowledge sharing.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Serve as a key accounting resource and Sage Intacct subject matter expert, providing guidance, support, and continuous improvement of accounting operations and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• Experience owning or leading a financial close process
• Experience with Sage Intacct strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and independently drive issues to resolution
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both finance and non‑finance staff
• Ability to understand financial data across multiple systems and identify inconsistencies or process breakdowns
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, accountability, and follow‑through

HOME OFFICE LOCATION

St. Louis, MO office with the ability to work from home subject to CHA's policies on flexible work arrangements.

POSITION PAY RANGE

The anticipated starting pay rate for this position is $39.67 to $49.58 hourly. This is an non-exempt position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.

Summary Of Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for a variety of benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, flex spending or health savings account, and other voluntary benefits.

Organizational Description

The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA), representing more than 600 hospitals and 1,600 long‑term care and other health facilities in all 50 states, advances the ministry of the Catholic church in caring for people and communities. Grounded by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, and Excellence, CHA team members work collaboratively to bring hope and healing to those we serve as we advocate for health equity and access to care for all. CHA and our members promote a culture of inclusion and belonging that brings together people of diverse faiths and backgrounds in our belief that every person is a treasure, every life a sacred gift, and every human being a unity of body, mind, and spirit. Through our mission and values, we will empower bold change to elevate human flourishing.