Lead Accountant- Home Health

New Hyde Park, NY

Note
:
This job is a full-time,
in-person
position based out of our New Hyde Park, NY corporate office. This is NOT a remote position.
Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years accounting experience in a home health or healthcare setting.
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare billing, cost reports, or audits a plus.

Pay
: $125,000.00-$150,000.00 annually

About Us:
With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities,
Personal Touch
has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Why Choose Us:
At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:

Employee Recognition Programs:
We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.

Comprehensive Health Benefits:
We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.

Generous Paid Time Off:
We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.

Retirement Benefits:
We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.

Life Insurance:
We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Mileage Reimbursement:
We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development:
Empowering you to thrive and grow.

Employee Assistance Program:
Supporting the well-being of you and your family.

Perks Program:
Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love.

Position Summary:
The
Lead Accountant
is responsible for executing the organization's accounting operations, including maintenance of accounting books and records, completion of monthly close, production of periodic financial reports, and implementation of controls and procedures that enhance the accuracy of accounting data and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards while supporting financial planning.

Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance of Books & Records

• Ensure timeliness, accuracy and usefulness of the accounting and financial data.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly accounting functions and postings including general ledger management, journal entries, allocations, analyses, and reconciliations.
• Help ensure all financial activities and transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger, overseeing and executing analyses and reconciliations of balance sheet and revenue & expense accounts.

Accounting Operations

• Make sure daily, weekly, and monthly, entries are appropriately classified and done timely, completing and overseeing detailed reviews of journal entries and reconciliations prior to posting.
• Ensure journals, interfaces, accrual entries and reports, and reclasses are performed and posted accurately and on a timely basis.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between postings and general ledger, preparing reconciliation workpapers where applicable.

Monthly Close & Analysis

• Support completion of monthly financial close, including preparing and analyzing monthly schedules and reports.
• Ensure timely closing of the books and submission of internal/external reports.
• Analyze accounts and financial data to identify trends and variances for review with department leadership.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets; ensure the integrity and consistency of accounting data and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP or other applicable standards.
• Faithfully discharge and ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial policies, and reporting requirements.
• Help coordinative and support completion of audits and cost reports, providing necessary documentation and explanation.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Collaborate with department leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial operations.
• Provide accounting and financial insight for business, financial, and operational decisions.
• Implement accounting processes and procedures in compliance with GAAP and FASB and implement updates and improvements as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Workday, NetSuite, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Traits:

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience in healthcare.

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay
: $125,000.00-$150,000.00 annually

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at
Personal Touch Home Care
. We're more than just a company; we're a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other's success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.