Accountant

Cherry Assistant; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in the health care industry is seeking an Accountant. This full-time remote role involves managing financial operations for a growing facility, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and conducting financial reporting. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting, particularly in healthcare financial management, with proficiency in tools like QuickBooks and Excel. Join a team that values expertise and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual raises

Confirmed holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or controller-level responsibilities.
• 2+ years of experience in healthcare, medical billing, or a multisite clinical environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries and monthly account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and external financial reviews.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

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We are hiring an Accountant for a professional services company in the health care industry dealing with mental health & wellness services.

This is a Full-Time remote role for a U.S.-based company.

The Accountant is responsible for managing the financial operations of a growing medical facility, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with healthcare regulatory standards, and timely reporting.

This role oversees daily accounting functions, financial oversight, revenue cycle support, budgeting, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in healthcare financial management, including payor billing, cost accounting, and compliance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries, journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations.
• Categorize daily transactions in Quickbooks and system.
• Prepare AP for CFO to review and process.
• Assist Billing department to post payments received daily.
• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and capitalization policies.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and external financial reviews.
• Oversee and manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, and cash management.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls to safeguard facility assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, monthly close, and financial budgeting processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting workflows and improve financial accuracy.
• Support CFO / executive leadership in strategic and operational decisions through financial analysis.
• Collaborate with billing and credentialing teams to ensure accurate revenue posting and payor reconciliation.
• Monitor daily cash receipts, insurance payments, and patient payments.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of EOBs, insurance claims, and adjustments.
• Identify billing trends, underpayments, denials, and elevate issues for correction.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or controller-level responsibilities.
• 2+ years of experience in healthcare, medical billing, or a multisite clinical environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• 2+ years experience with revenue cycle management, EHR / EMR systems (e.g., KIPU, Athena, Kareo), or billing software.
• Previous employment in a medical practice, behavioral health, outpatient clinic, or hospital setting.
• Knowledge of insurance payor reimbursements, AR aging, and healthcare compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Tools

• 2+ years experience in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive).
• Experience using accounting and financial management tools.
• Comfortable working with cloud-based systems and communication tools like Slack or Zoom.

Schedule & Pay

Full-Time position; Monday–Friday, 9 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM MST.

Fully remote role for a U.S.-based company.

Pay ranges from R14, - R16, per month.

Annual raises and confirmed holidays.

System Requirements

• Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps
• Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
• 8 GB of RAM or higher
• Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X or newer
• HD webcam
• Headset with a microphone

If you are a skilled accounting professional looking to build a long-term remote career with a reputable U.S.-based company, apply today to bring your expertise, accuracy, and initiative to a supportive environment that values your contribution and growth.