Senior Staff Accountant

Empower Pharmacy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Pharmacy seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable/receivable, and providing strategic financial insights to support our mission. Join Empower Pharmacy, a leading compounding pharmacy, and help make medications accessible and affordable.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Wellness perks

IV therapy

Compounded medications

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance is mandatory.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements ensuring compliance.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable operations.
• Conduct financial analyses and develop strategies.

Skills

Financial Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Houston, Texas, United States

Job Type: FULL TIME

Req# 4682

Finance

Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant ensures the accurate execution of financial operations while maintaining compliance with regulations. This role is critical in delivering strategic financial insights, mentoring team members, and supporting Empower’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable medications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews comprehensive financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax regulations, and seamless coordination of internal and external audit processes.
• Oversees and manages complex general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and detailed financial reporting to ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Leads and optimizes accounts payable and receivable operations, enhancing vendor relationships, streamlining payment workflows, and implementing effective credit management strategies.
• Conducts in-depth financial analyses, including robust forecasting, trend assessments, and budget variance evaluations, to drive data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
• Partners with senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies, identify performance improvement opportunities, and align initiatives with organizational goals.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in financial management systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning software, Excel, QuickBooks, and proficiency in performing complex reconciliations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience required, with a preference for healthcare or manufacturing industry exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is strongly preferred.

Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/ - Link Opens in New Tab