Senior Accountant CPA Contractor

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote contract

1099 independent contractor

Potential for full-time

Flexible remote hours (EST/CST)

Mission-driven healthcare organization

Job summary

Remote is seeking a Senior Accountant CPA Contractor to uphold financial accuracy and drive strategic financial operations for a growing healthcare organization. You will manage month-end close, prepare statements, and provide actionable insights while supervising a Staff Accountant and enhancing internal controls.

You possess CPA, GAAP expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of independent remote work, with EST/CST hours preferred. This role offers meaningful, mission-driven work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Healthcare accounting experience preferred.
• EST or CST business hours availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Forecast expenditures and assist in revenue analysis.
• Assist with audits and maintain internal controls.
• Supervise Staff Accountant and delegate tasks.
• Collaborate with Controller on financial deliverables.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant financial documentation.
• Identify process improvements in accounting workflows.
• Support leadership with reliable financial information.

Skills

CPA

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Autonomous work

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Senior Accountant CPA Contractor, you will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting the strategic financial operations of a growing healthcare organization. You will oversee general ledger activities, manage month-end closing processes, and ensure the timely preparation of financial statements. Working closely with the Controller, you will provide actionable financial insights through reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis. You will also supervise and support a Staff Accountant while contributing to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls. This fully remote contract opportunity is suited to an experienced accounting professional who values independence, collaboration, and meaningful work in a mission-driven healthcare environment.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will oversee essential accounting operations, ensure compliance with financial standards, and support leadership with reliable financial information. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Oversee daily accounting operations and manage month-end closing activities.

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.

• Perform and review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.

• Forecast expenditures and contribute to revenue analysis and financial planning.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, workflows, and procedures.

• Supervise and support a Staff Accountant by delegating responsibilities and prioritizing tasks.

• Assist with audit preparation and ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Collaborate with the Controller on key financial deliverables and reporting requirements.

• Maintain comprehensive financial documentation and ensure adherence to GAAP standards.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. You should bring the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is required.

• At least 3 years of professional accounting experience.

• Strong understanding and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

• Previous experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or addiction treatment accounting is preferred.

• Availability to work within Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST) business hours.

• Strong alignment with values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence, and mission-driven work.

Benefits

• Fully remote contract opportunity.

• 1099 independent contractor arrangement.

• Opportunity to transition into a full-time position.

• Flexible remote work environment, with working hours aligned with EST or CST time zones.

• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven healthcare organization focused on expanding access to addiction treatment and improving recovery outcomes.