Senior Accountant

About the role

Empath Health is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity healthcare organization.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of accounting functions-including financial reporting, regulatory compliance, consolidations, and process improvement, while partnering with leadership and operational teams to enhance financial stewardship and decision-making. The ideal candidate is both analytical and collaborative, with the ability to operate at a high level while also rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day accounting operations.

Location: On-site, must reside near our Sarasota or Brandon Empath Health office.

What you'll Do

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Lead key accounting processes including consolidations, overhead allocations, accrual analysis, and general ledger activity
• Support regulatory compliance efforts, including cost reports, grant reporting, audits, and tax-related filings
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve financial reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support operational decision-making
• Perform detailed financial analysis, research complex accounting issues, and apply appropriate accounting treatment across diverse scenarios
• Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance for general ledger staff and accounting processes

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience (public accounting or healthcare experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and account reconciliation processes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, with experience in Workday accounting systems (required)
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida-including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

• Full Life Care means caring for the whole person-body, mind, and spirit-with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
• At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.

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