Senior Accountant I

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL seeks a Senior Accountant I to maintain accurate financial records, prepare statements, and ensure GASB compliance. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, and audits, while collaborating with leadership to drive financial performance and improve processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.Experience with hospital accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present complex financial statements and reports in accordance with GASB and other standards.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, review journal entries, and perform reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for strategic decisions.
• Coordinate with audits, provide documentation, and respond to inquiries.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen internal controls and efficiency.
• Collaborate with hospital/clinic management to ensure accurate invoicing and financial insights.

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryThe Senior Accountant I is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records, preparing financial statements and regulatory reports, and ensuring compliance with GASB and other accounting standards. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and audits, while also collaborating with leadership to provide essential accounting guidance and identify process improvements.Job DescriptionEssential FunctionsPrepare, analyze, and present complex financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements) and various financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other relevant accounting standards.Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, including preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, performing comprehensive account reconciliations, and executing efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures.Play a key role in the annual capital and operating budget preparation, providing detailed analysis and support. Assist with financial forecasting and conduct thorough variance analysis to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.Ensure strict compliance with GASB pronouncements, federal and state regulations, and internal accounting policies. Proactively identify, recommend, and assist in the implementation of improvements to internal control processes to enhance financial integrity and mitigate risks.Serve as a point of contact and provide comprehensive support for internal and external audits, including preparing detailed audit schedules, providing requested documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries independently.Independently perform and review complex account reconciliations, analyze variances, and efficiently research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.Proactively identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve data accuracy. Lead or actively participate in the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.Collaborate effectively with hospital/clinic managers, directors, and vice presidents, serving as a trusted resource by providing expert accounting guidance, ensuring accurate invoice coding, and offering financial insights to support operational goals.Provide guidance and support to less experienced accounting staff on complex accounting issues and best practices.Complete special projects, financial analysis, and ad-hoc reports as requested by management, delivering insightful data and recommendations to support strategic and operational initiatives.Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safetySupervised PositionsNoneQualificationsMinimum Education RequiredBachelor’s degree in accounting or financeMinimum Education PreferredMBA and/or CPA preferred.Minimum Experience RequiredOne to two (1-2) years of experience in accounting, often with experience in public or private industry accounting.Minimum Experience PreferredThree to five (3-5) years of experience in accounting, often with experience in public or private industry accounting; hospital accounting experience preferred.Required Knowledge/ Skills/ AbilitiesDemonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities and Six Ground RulesPerson in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:No excuses.We are a team.Bring up your ideas.Poor performance will be addressed.‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptableManage Up.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills,Ability to communicate both orally and in writing at multiple levels.High attention to detail and accuracy.Strong time-management and prioritization skills.Strong computer skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.ShiftDayShift Details8:00 am - 4:30 pmFTE1TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.