Supervisor, Accounting

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Supervisor for their Accounting department in Virginia Beach, VA. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of our healthcare organization while supervising daily accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in accounting, ensuring adherence to GAAP standards and providing leadership to a dedicated team. Opportunities abound for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field.
• Experience in accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and healthcare accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting operations and month-end close activities.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance and performance management to accounting staff.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Supervisor, Accounting

If you're an accounting professional who wants your work to truly matter, this is the role for you. As an Accounting Supervisor in our healthcare organization, you'll go beyond the numbers-supporting the financial foundation that enables high-quality patient care and community impact.

You'll lead a dedicated team, partner with thoughtful finance leaders, and navigate the unique and rewarding complexity of healthcare finance. We offer meaningful work, visible impact, and opportunities to grow your leadership skills in an environment that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

The Accounting Supervisor oversees day-to-day accounting operations within the healthcare system, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to internal controls. This role provides direct supervision to accounting staff, supports month-end close activities, and partners with finance leadership to maintain efficient, high-quality accounting processes across clinical and non-clinical entities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, healthcare accounting standards, and organizational policies
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Assist with annual audits, cost reports, and regulatory filings; serve as a key contact for auditors
• Monitor internal controls and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance management for assigned accounting staff
• Coordinate workload distribution and prioritize deadlines to meet reporting requirements
• Collaborate with finance, revenue cycle, supply chain, payroll, and operational leaders to resolve accounting issues
• Support system initiatives such as new entity onboarding, system conversions, or process standardization

Education

• Bachelor's degree