Senior Accountant - Remote

Company Summary:
Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Complex Behavioral Health conditions, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and other compounding medical conditions. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our “I CARE” core values of the organization – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary:
A Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing key accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective internal controls. This role reviews account reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end and year-end close activities. Senior Accountants analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, support audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.

• Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision.
• Organizing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting activities, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure integrity of financial data and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights and recommendations for improving financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial guidance and support for decision-making processes.
• Manage and mentor junior accounting staff, provide training and guidance as needed.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and standards, ensuring compliance and implementing best practices.
• Assist with financial reporting for external stakeholders, such as investors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.

Team Member Expectations:
• Must be compliant with company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to weekly, bi-week or monthly leadership calls. Be prepared to report on applicable KPIs that best reflect the performance of your team.
• Preserve and protect the privacy, confidentiality and security of all medical records, proprietary and other confidential information relating to Beacon Specialized Living, its Individuals, Team Members, activities and affiliates, in accordance with all applicable laws (especially HIPAA) and contract terms.
• Promote Beacon in a positive manner and lead by example, modeling our core values in everyday behavior.
• Monitors and corrects employee gossip, harassment, favoritism, and other negative social workplace behaviors to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Understand how to approach and communicate with everyone at all levels.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect while responding to their needs.
• Maintain and sustain a safe community environment and workplace.
• Apply trauma-Informed Care principals recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledging the role trauma may play in an individual’s life.
• Promote trauma-informed care at all levels of the organization and help create a culture that is sensitive to the feelings of our Individuals and avoid responding negatively to stigmas that they will never truly understand.
• Follow Beacon’s policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living, the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff or any other regulatory body during any inspection, investigation or inquiry.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Professional Conduct and Management Effectiveness:
In addition to evaluating your work performance you will be evaluated for the following work behaviors:

• Job Knowledge: Depth and breadth of knowledge supporting our organization goals.
• Quality of Work: Freedom from errors and mistakes, timeliness. Accuracy, quality of work in general.
• Quantity of Work: Work output of the employee.
• Reliability: The extent to which the employee can be dependent upon to be available for work, do it properly, and complete it on time. The degree to which the employee is reliable, trustworthy, and persistent.
• Initiative and Creativity: The ability to plan work and to go ahead with a task without being told every detail and the ability to make constructive suggestions.
• Judgment: The extent to which the employee makes decisions which are sound. Ability to base decisions on fact rather than emotion.
• Cooperation: Willingness to work harmoniously with others in getting a job done. Readiness to respond positively to instructions and procedures.
• Compliance: Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Attendance: Faithfulness in coming to work daily and conforming to scheduled work hours.
• Planning and Organizing: The ability to analyze work, set goals, develop plans of action, utilize time, and delegate work as appropriate. Consider the amount of supervision required and the extent to which you can trust employees to carry out assignments conscientiously.
• Directing and Controlling: The ability to create a motivating climate, achieve teamwork, train, and develop, measure work in progress, and take corrective action.
• Decision Making: The ability to make decisions and the quality and timeliness of those decisions.
• Problem Solving: The ability to assess a problem, identify options or solutions, formulate a plan, execute the plan, and achieve and sustain positive outcomes.
• Embrace, support, and manage the business in accordance with Beacon’s Mission and Core Values.

Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role, with a minimum of 2 years or relevant experience.
• Must pass criminal background checks, central registry check (in applicable states) and child abuse registry (in applicable states).
• Must complete and pass a drug test, in applicable states.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations (GAAP).
• Experience and proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present financial information to stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a desire to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to upholding confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.

Travel:
No travel required.