Staff Accountant

Trustbridge; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Empath Health is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the Finance Team. The role ensures accurate financial statements and general ledger reporting for Empath Health and its Affiliates, including regulatory filings and grant reporting.

You will support accruals, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations while contributing to budgets and grant-related operating plans. This is a hands-on, collaborative position within a mission-driven not-for-profit health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 3+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or not-for-profit.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance over routine General Ledger work and coding.
• Record, reconcile, analyze and approve payroll and cash receipts.
• Prepare and monitor accruals for liability areas (e.g., Workers Compensation, Room & Board).
• Record and maintain work-in-process and fixed assets subledgers and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and bank reconciliations with analysis.
• Prepare schedules for Federal, State and local grant reporting compliance.
• Review and summarize contracts and apply fund accounting treatments.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Workday

Microsoft Office

Financial analysis

Multi-entry accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Office Ran
5955 Rand Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34238, USA

Administrative Office Ran
5955 Rand Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34238, USA

Empath Health is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance Team. The Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and other general ledger-related reconciliations and reporting for Empath Health and its' Affiliates, and is responsible for certain regulatory compliance including, but not limited to State and Federal tax returns, Federal and State cost reports and Federal, State and Local grant reporting. The Accountant will also assist with preparation of entity and grant related operating budgets.

What you'll Do

• Provide quality assurance review over routine work of General Ledger Accountants and general ledger coding by parties externally to General Ledger Personnel.
• Record, reconcile, analyze and/or approve payroll and cash receipts activity.
• Prepare and/or monitor accruals for significant liability areas such as MHB, Workers Compensation, Room & Board, Inpatient and Respite.
• Record and maintain work-in-process and fixed asset subledgers and reconciling to the general ledger.
• Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations and bank reconciliations and perform analysis of these items.
• Prepare necessary schedules for Federal, State and local grant reporting compliance.
• Review and summarize contracts/agreements; and research, as necessary, and apply appropriate accounting treatment related to fund accounting and trusts.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You’ll Need

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required. 3+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience, public accounting or healthcare, is preferred.
• Experience in complex accounting systems, hospice, or not-for-profit healthcare is desired.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and account reconciliation process.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.Workday experience is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with multi-entries is required.

What You'll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

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