Senior Staff Accountant

Synergy Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to enhance their financial operations within the healthcare sector. This role emphasizes preparing and analyzing financial statements while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. You will collaborate across clinics and surgical centers to drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare accounting, with expertise in billing practices and financial software. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success and growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in healthcare accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of billing practices and reimbursement models.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate with billing teams for accurate revenue capture.
• Analyze financial performance and support strategic decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA-eligible

Tools

Financial and Practice Management Software

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $88,000.00/yr

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Director of Business Development at Synergy Search | Nashville & Baltimore | [e-mail] | 240.315.3879

Position Summary:

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the organization with a specialized focus on the unique accounting needs of a healthcare practice. This individual is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and supporting operational efficiency across clinics, surgical centers, and outpatient services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policy.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making by leadership and clinical administrators.

Revenue Management

• Coordinate with billing and revenue cycle teams to ensure accurate capture of procedure codes (CPT), durable medical equipment (DME) billing, and imaging services revenue.
• Monitor collections and reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and workers’ compensation payors, ensuring accurate contractual allowances.
• Reconcile clinic, surgical center, and ancillary services revenue to ensure timely and accurate recognition under ASC 606.

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support

• Assist with internal controls and documentation required for audits by public accounting firms or regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare accounting regulations, including HIPAA, CMS guidelines, and billing standards.
• Support preparation of cost reports or payor-specific reporting as needed.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Contribute to annual budget development and periodic reforecasting processes.
• Analyze financial performance of service lines, including surgeries, consultations, imaging, and DME.
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actual to budgeted results with commentary for leadership review.

Operational & System Improvements

• Recommend and implement improvements in accounting procedures, particularly those that support high-volume clinical operations.
• Utilize financial and practice management software to enhance automation and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical operations, surgery center managers, and procurement staff to improve financial visibility.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA or CPA-eligible (preferred)

Experience:

• 3–6 years of experience in healthcare accounting, with preference for surgical practice experience
• Knowledge of billing practices, reimbursement models, and procedure-based cost accounting

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct)
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with coding (ICD-10, CPT), revenue cycle operations, and payer contracts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services

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