Senior Accountant, CPA, Contractor

Ascension Recovery Services

. Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end close .

Posted 11/4/2026contractRemote • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance, with strong analytical and Excel skills. Capable of supervising staff and improving accounting systems while maintaining effective communication in a remote environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA3+ Years Of Accounting ExperienceSolid Understanding Of GAAPStrong Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial Statements PreparationMonth-End CloseAccount ReconciliationExpenditure ForecastingRevenue AnalysisAudit PreparationInternal Controls Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational AbilitiesSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Addiction Treatment AccountingBehavioral Health AccountingHealthcare Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end close
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports
Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts
Forecast expenditures and assist with revenue analysis
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data
Recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures
Supervise and support the Staff Accountant, delegating and prioritizing tasks
Assist with audit preparation and internal controls compliance
Report to and collaborate with the Controller on key financial deliverables
Maintain documentation and ensure alignment with GAAP standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
CPA required
3+ years of accounting experience
Solid understanding of GAAP
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Self-starter who can operate independently in a remote environment
Must work EST or CST hours
Preferred: Experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or healthcare accounting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract (1099) with opportunity to go full time
Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to work in a mission-driven healthcare and behavioral health environment