Our client, L.O. Eye Care, is seeking a Senior Accountant who will bring a strong foundation in accounting, audit, and tax compliance to support the financial health of our growing organization. This is a high-impact role where your work directly contributes to better patient outcomes and operational excellence. This role goes beyond traditional accounting. As a Senior Accountant you will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to provide accounting support to the Practice. This role oversees a small accounting team.
This opportunity is a fully onsite role, based out of our Grand Ledge, Michigan office. Strong preference is for candidates based in the Mid-Michigan area. Essential Duties and responsibilities- Lead the month-end close process (target 5-7 days)
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Ensure accuracy across balance sheets, income statements, and trial balances
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management
- Manage revenue recognition and billing accuracy, including healthcare-related revenue cycles
- Monitor and reduce A/R aging
- Ensure accurate financial reporting
- Strengthen compliance across payroll, tax, and reporting processes
- Enhance operational efficiency through data analysis and process improvements
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including W-2s and payroll tax filings
- Support compliance with:
- 1099 and 1042-S reporting
- Sales & use tax filings (multi-entity)
- Partner on ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, including applicable federal standards
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and healthcare regulatory standards
- Support external audits and tax filings
- Strengthen internal controls and financial processes
- Perform periodic audits and reconciliations across financial data
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
- Provide actionable financial insights to leadership
- Use data tools and analytics to improve decision-making and efficiency
- Supervise and support a small accounting team
- Lead training and process improvement initiatives
- Identify automation opportunities using tools like Excel and data analytics platforms
Qualifications, Education & Certification- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA strongly preferred
- 3-6 years of progressive experience in Accounting and financial reporting strongly preferred
- Public accounting or professional services experience highly valued
- Healthcare or medical practice experience required
- Experience in multi-entity environments and tax compliance
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls
- Payroll processing and tax reporting
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Experience with financial systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
- Exposure to data analytics tools a plus
Characteristics of an ideal Candidate - Background in, compliance, or tax reporting
- This position is ideal for a candidate with a public accounting background who is ready to transition into a strategic, in-house role where they can:
- Influence decision-making
- Strengthen financial operations
- Bring best practices into a growing healthcare organization
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-financial leaders to drive the Practice decisions
- Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiency
- High integrity and ability to handle confidential information
- Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable
Why Join L.O. Eye Care- Purpose-Driven Work: Your work directly supports patient care and outcomes
- Growth Opportunity: High visibility with leadership and leadership development potential
- Collaborative Culture: Work cross-functionally with leadership and operations
- Modern Tools: Leverage advanced systems and analytics to drive efficiency
- Competitive Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 (based on experience)
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
- Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and paid holidays
