Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Location: Remote Eligible (U.S. Only) Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 Schedule: Monday - Friday Work Authorization Requirements This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Make an Impact Through Financial Excellence As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of our financial operations. In this highly visible position, you'll lead key aspects of the month-end and year-end close process, prepare meaningful financial analyses, and help maintain strong internal controls in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Beyond the numbers, you'll partner with teams across the organization to improve processes, enhance reporting, and support strategic business initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, mentoring others, and making a measurable impact on organizational success. What You'll Do Financial Close & Reporting

• Execute monthly and annual close processes, including preparation and review of complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for full-cycle accounting
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP and internal policies
• Develop and review account reconciliations, roll forwards, lead schedules, and variance analyses to validate balances and provide actionable insights
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting by adhering to close calendars and deadlines across multiple business units

Operational Accounting

• Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including coding, cutoff procedures, aging reviews, and discrepancy resolution
• Assist with bank reconciliations, cash management activities, and tax filings (sales, local, or other applicable taxes)
• Provide backup support for key accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll interfaces, and cash operations

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls in compliance with SOX and corporate accounting standards
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries
• Assist in internal control assessments, including walkthroughs, documentation updates, and remediation activities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory reporting requirements

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Research and evaluate new accounting guidance; support implementation of new accounting standards and policies
• Ensure proper interpretation and application of GAAP across accounting activities

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation
• Participate in financial system implementations, integrations, and upgrades, including testing, validation, and user support
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting workflows and reporting processes

Planning, Analysis & Cross-Functional Support

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by providing historical analysis and supporting schedules
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, HR, Tax, and Treasury to ensureaccuratefinancial data flow and alignment across systems
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports for leadership and key stakeholders

Leadership & Special Projects

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff; review work for accuracy and support development
• Lead or contribute to special projects, including system conversions, process enhancements, and M&A or strategic initiatives
• Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental objectives and organizational priorities
• The ability to adhere to Clarest Health's Code of Conduct, follow Company's Compliance policies and procedures, and report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA certification (or active progress toward CPA) required.
• 2-4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial close processes
• Experience supporting audits and working with internal and external auditors
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance (preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)

You'll Be Successful If You Have

• Experience supporting audits and working with internal and external auditors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Solid understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across departments
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance and technical standards
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to team objectives
• Strong systems aptitude and ability to adapt to new financial tools and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and follow through to resolution
• Ability to mentor junior staff and review work for accuracy

Bonus Points if you

• CPA license complete and active
• Prior public accounting experience, preferably in external audit with a national, regional, or Big Four firm, is highly preferred
• Experience working in a mid-sized to large, multi-entity organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated and perform computer-based work for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate clearly by phone and in virtual meetings.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (plans starting as low as $13.73 per pay period)
• Free Virtual Care and Telemedicine Services
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance

Ready to Apply? We are building something worth staying for. Good care for patients, real support for the people who deliver it, and room to grow into more than the role you came in for. Apply today.