Senior Accountant - Remote

Senior Accountant:

Remote

About Us

CHE is a premier provider of behavioral health services in 14 states and continues to grow into new markets. CHE has been operating since 1995 and employs over 800 psychology and psychiatry providers to deliver care virtually and in person at various care settings. We deliver a unique programmatic approach to behavioral health services and are focused on quality and compliance for facilities and in our outpatient settings. We are looking for aggressive, talented, ambitious, engaging, innovative, and all-around balanced individuals to join our team.

General Summary

As a senior accountant at CHE Behavioral, you will perform complex accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and verifying agency financial transactions. The Senior Accountant will maintain a ledger to ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks, including transactional processing, financial analysis, annual budget support and monitoring, and monthly financial statements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide valuable insights and recommendations that contribute to the overall financial health and strategic direction of the company.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Assist the Controller in preparing accurate financial reports, conduct research and analysis, manage the general ledger, perform account reconciliations, aid in audit preparations, and fulfill other accounting responsibilities.
• Analyze financial data and provide concise summaries of financial standing.
• Assess accounting systems and procedures, proposing adjustments where necessary.
• Generate regular reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, complete with financial analysis, variance explanations, and key performance indicators.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in audits, account records, and instances of non-compliance.
• Assist with month-end close process & coordinate year-end audits.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and alert the Controller and CFO if necessary.
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Work closely with department heads to create, monitor, and manage departmental budgets.
• Provide variance analysis and insights to identify areas of concern or improvement.

Outside the organization:

• Presents financial information or other analyses to leadership.
• Oversees cash management processes and reporting.
• Provides financial analysis and supports expense management initiatives, as required.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Three years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Mastery of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to function independently
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Sage Intacct ERP systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
• Proven proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues
• Ability to analyze and streamline workflows to enhance efficiency
• Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations