Senior Accountant CPA Contractor

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.