What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Empath Health?
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.
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
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
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 Excel skills and experience working with accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar preferred)
- 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
What You'll Find at Empath Health
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.