Staff Accountant

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Empath Health seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance Team. The Accountant prepares timely financial statements, GL reconciliations, and grant reporting for Empath Health and its Affiliates, including tax and cost reports.

Responsibilities include reconciling payroll, analyzing accruals, and maintaining subledgers. Strong GAAP knowledge, Excel and Workday experience are preferred to support accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience in healthcare, hospice, or not-for-profit accounting desired.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Workday experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with multi-entry accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA review over routine GL accounting and coding.
• Record, reconcile, analyze, and approve payroll and cash receipts.
• Monitor accruals for major liabilities (MHB, WC, Room & Board, inpatient).
• Maintain WIP and fixed asset subledgers and reconcile to GL.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules for Federal, State and local grant reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws.

It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability.

Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health.

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We’re Empath, and We’re Here to Redefine Healthcare Pretty bold statement, we know, but boldness is in our bones. We were founded more than 45 years ago with a transformative belief: that people should have a say in their healthcare. What started as a volunteer movement has transformed into an integrated network composed of thousands of colleagues and volunteers serving tens of thousands of individuals each day. And the best part? We're just getting started.

Whether you're into hands-on patient care or more the Excel formula type, we've got a place for you on Team Empath. It takes all of us to provide Full Life Care. Are you ready to join Team Empath?