Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations and financial reporting activities in Beaufort, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an individual who can manage reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close tasks, and reporting with a high degree of accuracy. The role will contribute to maintaining reliable financial records, supporting audit readiness, and delivering timely financial information for leadership review.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly reconciliation of cash, investment, receivable, prepaid expense, fixed asset, and other assigned balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to accrued expenses, grant activity, cost of goods sold, bond interest, amortization, and depreciation in the appropriate reporting periods.
• Track physician loan balances, monitor forgiveness activity according to agreement terms, and ensure amounts are properly reflected for tax reporting purposes.
• Produce recurring financial reports, statistical summaries, cash flow reporting, trending analysis, and consolidated statements for management review.
• Validate service unit data and other operating information used in monthly reporting to promote accuracy and consistency in submissions.
• Support quarterly account analysis and year-end audit preparation by organizing schedules, reconciling balances, and responding to auditor requests.
• Prepare required filings and reports for federal, state, and other regulatory agencies, including healthcare-related surveys and data submissions.
• Manage banking support activities such as positive pay processing, check file transmission, payment clearance review, and retrieval of canceled check documentation.
• Maintain working knowledge of financial modules within Meditech and identify practical improvements that enhance departmental efficiency.
• Assist leadership with additional accounting and financial duties as needed to support the Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement support.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting and account reconciliation across multiple balance sheet categories.
• Hands-on experience performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies in cash-related accounts.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, reconciliation, and depreciation recording.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and supporting schedules for management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheets, with the ability to learn and optimize financial modules as needed.