Senior Accountant - Payroll

Senior Accountant - Payroll

Accounting

Announcement #342829

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant to join our Payroll team. In this key role, you will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for payroll accounting and the Infor GHR payroll system, ensuring accurate payroll processing, financial reporting, account reconciliations, provider compensation accounting, benefit accounting, and strong internal financial controls.

Working closely with Accounting, Human Resources, Finance leadership, and operational teams, you will play an essential role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting month-end close activities, preparing for audits, analyzing financial data, and driving continuous process improvements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and Jefferson Healthcare's mission of delivering exceptional care to our community.

If you are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and partnering across departments to deliver accurate and timely financial results, we'd love to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Outstanding benefits including a 5% employer contribution to your retirement account and low insurance premiums for individuals and families. Our benefits package (Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and more) is ranked in the top 1% in the state!
• Collaborative team & mission-driven culture
• Flexibility to work from home or work remotely

What you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required. Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience required. Experience supporting payroll administration, payroll accounting, or payroll reconciliation functions required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required. Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close activities required. Experience performing financial analysis, variance analysis, and budget support required. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control practices required. CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA certification preferred. Experience with Infor GHR, Infor ERP, or comparable enterprise financial systems preferred. Healthcare accounting experience preferred. Provider compensation experience preferred. Payroll administration or payroll accounting experience preferred.

Schedule: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week; no weekends!

To apply: visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

This position will remain open until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimers:

• As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.


• The base salary range for this position reflects both market competitiveness and the full compensation potential for the role. Individual offers will be determined based on a candidate's qualifications and experience beyond the stated minimum requirements. In most cases, compensation will fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Placement above the midpoint will be reserved for candidates whose qualifications significantly exceed the minimum requirements.