Description

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health and accuracy of HPM. This position ensures timely, precise, and transparent financial reporting, supports operational decision-making through analytics, and upholds the integrity of the company’s accounting systems and internal controls.

As part of a mission-driven team serving rural healthcare partners, the Senior Accountant combines technical excellence with a strong sense of stewardship—helping HPM “put people first” by making sure every financial decision supports patients, employees, and facility partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Maintain accuracy of general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for review by the Controller and CFO/CEO.
• Support the production of internal management reports and board-level financial summaries.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Assist in developing and maintaining annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Perform variance analyses for revenue, contribution margin, and expense trends.
• Collaborate with Operations and Regional Managers to explain financial results and support data-driven decision-making.

Revenue Cycle & Healthcare Accounting

• Support monthly revenue recognition and reconciliation tied to healthcare services, payor reimbursements, and partner facilities.
• Track and reconcile provider-level production, units per patient, and contribution by site.
• Partner with the revenue cycle team to identify discrepancies and improve AR days and cash collections.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and document internal control processes to safeguard company assets.
• Support external audit and tax preparation by providing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and healthcare financial regulations.

Operational & Analytical Support

• Provide cost and margin analysis by region, site, and service line.
• Help implement and optimize accounting technology (ERP, EMR integration, and dashboard tools).
• Contribute to process improvements to shorten month-end close and enhance accuracy.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Active CPA certification (or in progress within 12 months) required.
• Master’s degree or Healthcare Finance coursework preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; healthcare or multi-entity operations preferred.
• Experience with GAAP accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Exposure to healthcare revenue recognition, contribution margin analysis, or cost accounting highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Experience with accounting and ERP software (QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite).
• Knowledge of EMR or healthcare billing systems a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Clear communicator with ability to translate data into business insights.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and alignment with HPM’s mission and values.
   

Performance Requirements: 

• Month-end close completed by Day 5.
• Account reconciliations 100% current and accurate each month.
• Variance explanations delivered within 48 hours of report distribution.
• Zero audit adjustments or compliance exceptions.
• Demonstrated partnership and responsiveness to Operations and Leadership.