Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant oversees the daily accounting operations for Westside Children’s Therapy, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP. This role manages the general ledger, reconciliations, and the month-end and year-end close processes. The Senior Accountant prepares and reviews financial statements, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides financial analysis to inform business decisions.

In addition, this position mentors accounting staff, maintains strong internal controls, and promotes process improvements that enhance efficiency across all accounting functions. The Senior Accountant collaborates with clinical and operational leadership to ensure sound financial practices that support organizational growth and financial objectives. 

Essential Functions:

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff to enhance team capabilities and efficiency. 
• Maintain organized, accurate, and complete accounting records.
• Build relationships with cross-functional areas to promote strong processes and financial controls.
• Support continuous improvement and reduced cycle time in the monthly close process through the increased utilization of technology and tools, implementation of standard operating procedures, and other efficiency measures.
• Support financial statement audits, ensuring adherence to standard requirements.
• Participate in various business processes and initiatives, technology upgrades, and special projects, as assigned.
• Assist with research and implementation of technical accounting matters.
• Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, required
• CPA is a plus
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience is essential 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, and internal controls within a healthcare or behavioral health environment.
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while building effective cross-functional relationships with clinical, operational, and administrative teams to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptable and able to work in a f