Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Montana RegionPosition Overview The Senior Accountant for the Montana Region is responsible for leading the accounting, reporting, and compliance functions for all affiliated operations within Montana. This role ensures accurate, timely financial closeouts, supports audits and regulatory filings, oversees tax reporting, and provides accounting support for acquisitions, lender reporting, and government programs. The Senior Accountant will also play a key role in training staff accountants, maintaining financial accuracy, and partnering with leadership, legal, and operations to meet organizational goals.Key ResponsibilitiesRegional Accounting & Reporting●     Lead and manage the monthly financial close for the Montana region, including a hard close by the 15th of each month.●     Prepare and review financial statements for affiliated entities.●     Perform bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and monthly financial reviews to ensure accuracy.●     Maintain and update fixed asset (FF&E) lists and oversee capital improvement accounting.●     Oversee property taxes, personal property taxes, and appeals as needed.Regulatory & Audit Support●     Manage Montana Medicaid and Medicare Cost Reports.●     Assist with annual WCF Audit and other lender/regulatory audits.●     Coordinate BBC monthly submissions.●     Handle IRS notices and other required tax filings.●     Point person for all audits in this region.Lender & Legal Support●     Prepare due diligence lists for lenders and legal teams.●     Submit annual tax reports and lender-required financial documents.●     Maintain sending weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to lenders as required by loan covenants.●     Support refinancing, renewals, and compliance with loan covenants.●     Assist legal with regional items and provide financial data for contracts, acquisitions, or appeals.Systems & Process Management●     Provide functional support and troubleshooting for NetSuite and Ramp systems.●     Manage Ramp audits, expense splits, and credit card user maintenance.●     Support process improvements to strengthen internal controls and increase efficiency.State Programs & Grants●     Oversee participation and compliance with grants and government programs.Insurance & Compliance●     Add vehicle drivers to insurance policies as needed.●     Collect and maintain Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for vendors and contractors.Leadership & Development●     Train, mentor, and oversee staff accountant(s) assigned to the Montana region.●     Foster cross-functional collaboration between accounting, operations, and leadership teams.●     Ensure staff follow proper procedures and meet deadlines with accuracy and consistency.Other Duties as Assigned●     Perform additional projects and unplanned tasks as assigned directly by company ownership or your direct supervisor.Qualifications●     Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.●     5+ years of progressive accounting experience, experience in Healthcare financials a plus.●     Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost reporting, and healthcare-specific accounting practices.●     Experience with NetSuite, Ramp, and similar accounting/ERP systems.●     Proven track record of managing audits, tax filings, and lender reporting.●     Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.●     Strong leadership skills with experience training or supervising staff.●     High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and professional judgment.