Accounting Manager

Robert Half - Syracuse, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Syracuse, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accounting Manager role at Robert Half is a remote position focused on managing daily accounting operations within the healthcare industry. This newly created position is due to company growth and will report to the Director of Finance. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and leading a team of accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure accurate tracking of healthcare revenue streams, including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance reimbursements, and patient billing.
• Manage the accounting for healthcare-specific costs such as facility operations, medical supplies, and staffing.
• Oversee the revenue recognition process for various healthcare services, ensuring compliance with industry-specific accounting standards.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to create accurate financial plans.
• Provide regular financial forecasts and variance analyses, offering insights into financial performance and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare financial regulations, including HIPAA, CMS, and other applicable standards.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with tax regulations, including healthcare-specific tax treatments.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including billing, finance, and operations to improve financial processes and systems.
• Generate regular reports on financial performance, highlighting key trends and metrics relevant to healthcare services.
• Support senior management with ad hoc financial analysis and decision support, particularly related to cost management, profitability analysis, and funding initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience in the healthcare industry is required (or if you have public accounting industry experience, having healthcare industry clients is acceptable).
• CPA or MBA is an asset.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan