Accountant I

Overview: Location: Daphne, AL • Employment Type: Full-Time • Department: Administration Overview At Southern Cancer Center, every role supports our mission of providing high quality, compassionate care to the patients and families we serve. We are seeking an Accountant who brings strong attention to detail, reliability, and ownership to the financial processes that keep our practices operating smoothly. This position supports payroll compliance, vendor payments, expense reporting, and financial documentation across multiple practice sites. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced, detail driven healthcare environment and will proactively identify discrepancies, missing information, or potential issues rather than completing tasks in a purely mechanical way. Position Overview As a key member of our Finance team, you will play a critical role in ensuring daily financial operations are completed accurately and on time. You will work closely with the Controller and practice leadership to support payroll, accounts payable, expense reporting, and financial recordkeeping. This role is designed for someone who wants to grow their accounting career by mastering core financial operations, developing strong professional work habits, and building trust through consistent execution. Be Part of Something Bigger Joining Southern Cancer Center means joining a team that values integrity, accountability, and patient focused care. This role provides an opportunity to build a strong foundation in healthcare finance while supporting the systems that allow our clinicians to focus on what matters most, caring for patients. Responsibilities: Prepare, reconcile, and submit 401k contribution files within required timelines Monitor Accounting and Invoice email inboxes daily and ensure all items are properly submitted, entered, or escalated Submit and approve vendor invoices following US Oncology requirements and confirm successful processing Track invoice status and follow up to prevent missed or delayed payments Process employee and leadership expense reports within required timeframes Prepare basic reports, schedules, and reconciliations in a clean, organized, and professional format Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external partners Support the Controller with financial and administrative tasks as needed Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related business field with demonstrated accounting experience One to three years of accounting, payroll, or finance related experience preferred Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn basic accounting systems Strong written communication and organizational skills Physical & Work Environment Requirements Regular sitting/standing, manual dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs Normal corrected vision and hearing. Standard office environment with interaction among staff, patients, and the public. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.