Senior Accountant (CPA)

We are looking for a detail-driven and motivated Senior Accountant to join our centralized Hearst Health accounting team supporting both corporate and business unit operations. This role offers an opportunity to build deep expertise in core accounting processes while gaining exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities across our collection of six intelligence and software organizations.

The ideal candidate will be CPA-certified who is grounded in, and passionate about, the fundamentals of accounting. Candidate is eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with office days located at the Hearst Health business office in Charlotte, NC

• Own the preparation and posting of journal entries with accuracy and completeness.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger account analysis across multiple subledgers.
• Maintain a portion of the month-end close checklist and other project timelines to meet multiple accounting deadlines                           
• Partner with finance teams across business units to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting.
• Handle internal and external audit requests in a timely manner. 
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and processes across business units
• Maintain clear documentation of procedures, controls, and key transactions.
• Be a champion of innovation and change within the local team and larger finance organization
• Utilize multiple accounting & reporting tools simultaneously to achieve goals
• Perform relevant ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree a plus.
• CPA required (active license)
• Minimum 2+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably with exposure to public accounting or corporate accounting (Big 4 experience is a plus).
• Strong foundation in journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (Oracle Cloud ERP experience preferred).
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

About Hearst Health 

The mission of Hearst Health is to guide healthcare organizations by delivering essential intelligence and software that improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care. Hearst Health has been innovating with care for more than 40 years, with a commitment to making a lasting positive impact on health. The Hearst Health companies — FDB, Homecare Homebase, MCG, MHK, QGenda and Zynx Health — elevate care by informing and empowering participants across the health journey. To learn more, visit www.hearst.com/hearst-health and follow @Hearst Health on LinkedIn.    

Hearst Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical appearance, or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.