Senior Accountant CPA Contractor

Senior Accountant CPAIndustry: HealthcareLocation: 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 closePrepare accurate and timely financial statements and reportsReconcile balance sheet and income statement accountsForecast expenditures and assist with revenue analysisInvestigate and resolve discrepancies in financial dataRecommend improvements to accounting systems and proceduresSupervise and support the Staff Accountant, delegating and prioritizing tasksAssist with audit preparation and internal controls complianceReport to and collaborate with the Controller on key financial deliverablesMaintain documentation and ensure alignment with GAAP standardsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)CPA required3+ years of accounting experienceSolid understanding of GAAPStrong Excel and analytical skillsExcellent communication and organizational abilitiesSelf-starter who can operate independently in a remote environmentPreferred: Experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or healthcare accountingCore Values:We expect all contractors and team members to embody our core values: Kindness, Teamwork, Empathy, Integrity, Excellence, and Mission.