About the role
Job Title: Senior Accountant CPA (Contract – Remote, EST or CST Time Zones) Industry: Healthcare
Location: Remote (Must work EST or CST hours) **Employment Type: Contract (1099) with opportunity to go full time.
About Ascension Recovery Services:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Ascension Recovery Services is a national leader in addiction treatment program development and operations. We partner with healthcare providers, systems, and communities across the U.S. to deliver innovative, evidence-based behavioral health services. Our mission is to expand access to quality addiction treatment and improve recovery outcomes nationwide.
We are seeking a Senior Accountant (Contract) to support our growing finance function. This contract role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented professional who brings strong accounting knowledge, thrives in a mission-driven environment, and is comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant (Contract) is responsible for managing general ledger activities, preparing financial reports, conducting reconciliations, and supervising a Staff Accountant. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting leadership with timely and actionable financial insights.
Preferred: Experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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
Required Qualifications:
* 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 * Preferred: Experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or healthcare accounting
Core Values:
We expect all contractors and team members to embody our core values: Kindness, Teamwork, Empathy, Integrity, Excellence, and Mission.