Job Details

Trustbridge Hospice, a division of Empath Health is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team. The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and subsequent reporting of financial statements and other financial reports for Empath Health and its Affiliates.

What You’ll Do

• Provide analytical and quality assurance review over routine work of general ledger accounting staff and general ledger coding by parties external to General Ledger Personnel.
• Interact with department heads and other staff within Empath Health and its Affiliates, as needed, to provide stewardship coaching, accuracy of financial reporting and increase accountability related to internal controls and financial results.
• Assist with policy and procedure documentation and general internal control monitoring.
• Reconcile and record accounts receivable and revenues between the patient accounting system and the general ledger, prepare supporting schedules and analyze adequacy of bad debt allowance.
• Record, reconcile, analyze and/or approve payroll and cash receipts activity.
• Prepare and/or monitor accruals for significant liability areas such as, payroll, fringe benefits, workers compensation, patient related expenses such as room & board, hospital inpatient, respite, and any others that provide for accurate liabilities reporting.
• Analyze and review overhead allocations.
• Ensure account reconciliations are completed accurately and timely for all key balance sheet accounts and ensure outstanding items (such as delay in collections or payments) are researched and addressed timely.
• Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations and bank reconciliations and perform analysis of these items.
• Monitor and communicate cash flow for efficient cash management.
• 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.
• Assist with pro forma analyses related to grant and various project proposals and opportunities.
• Prepare schedules supporting and compile annual cost reports, tax returns, and other regulatory reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Provide significant assistance with maintenance of aspects of the General Ledger software and associated reporting tools for current and new software applications.
• Prepare annual audit schedules and work directly with external auditors to help ensure smooth year-end closes.
• Assist with checking and payroll banking as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

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 (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Accounting or a business related field with significant Accounting course work or major in Accounting ; Five years or more of hands on general ledger accounting experience or a combination of general ledger accounting and financial audit experience in a public accounting environment.
• A CPA is highly preferred.
• Direct health care industry including cost report preparation and not-for-profit accounting experience are keys for success.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) experience is a plus ; Prior general ledger accounting software experience is essential.
• Strong analytical skills, strong organizational skills and significant Microsoft Excel experience required; additional Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential and prior direct customer service experience (internal and/or external) is necessary.
• Must have characteristics include: initiative, self-motivation and willingness to jump in wherever needed, flexibility in shifting between tasks, ability to work independently, ability to monitor and set priorities, adaptability and dependability.

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.