Senior Accountant - Healthcare Finance (Remote)

Wipfli LLP; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (8 options including H

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan & profit share

Flexible time off

Job summary

Wipfli LLP in the United States seeks an experienced assistant controller-level professional to support healthcare clients with financial reporting and general ledger oversight. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the US, reflecting Wipfli's flexible, client-focused approach.

You will lead month-end close, review balance sheets for accuracy, coordinate cross-team work, and help prepare monthly reporting packages and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred (physician practices, hospitals).
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients.
• Assist with complex general ledgers, identifying missing transactions and trends to ensure overall accuracy.
• Guide the review and approval of account classifications.
• Review balance sheets for accuracy and facilitate follow-up.
• Coordinate project tasks to ensure efficient client workflow.
• Prepare and/or review the initial draft of monthly reporting packages, including KPIs/metrics.
• Prepare and finalize month-end close.
• Maintain and update the client procedure manual to ensure appropriate process documentation.
• Prepare and/or review work papers and schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in cross-collaboration with other teams/service lines, as applicable.
• Assist in estimating and managing work assignments of accountants to meet client needs and budget constraints.
• Assist in the development of best practices.

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger

Month-end close

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wipfli LLP in the United States seeks an experienced assistant controller-level professional to support healthcare clients with financial reporting and general ledger oversight. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the US, reflecting Wipfli's flexible, client-focused approach.

You will lead month-end close, review balance sheets for accuracy, coordinate cross-team work, and help prepare monthly reporting packages and KPIs.