Sr Specialist, General Accounting (Lab)

Posting Date

10/12/2026 3000 DaVita Way, Deland, Florida, 32724-2039, United States of America

General Purpose of the Job

The Specialist III, General Accounting (Lab) provides intermediate accounting and general ledger support within the General Accounting department. This role is primarily focused on supporting the monthly general ledger close process, executing account reconciliations, preparing and posting journal entries, and conducting balance sheet variance analysis.

Additionally, this position serves as key interim operational support to fill coverage gaps, handling a diverse range of general accounting, accounts payable, and special project workflows to maintain department operational continuity and internal control integrity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential functions:

1. Month-End Close & General Ledger Accounting

• Lead and support core general ledger closing activities in compliance with established month-end schedules and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare, calculate, document, and post routine and complex journal entries, including standard recurring entries, accruals, prepayments, allocations, and revenue/expense reclassifications.
• Research and investigate general ledger discrepancies and provide clear variance explanations against prior periods and historical trends.
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and financial accounting modules.

2. Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Account Analysis

• Perform monthly cash and bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliation schedules (such as prepaid assets, accrued liabilities, intercompany balances, and inventory valuation).
• Perform routine inventory reconciliation processes, inventory ratio worksheets, and roll-forwards in collaboration with operational stakeholders.
• Identify, investigate, and correct accounting anomalies, misclassifications, and inconsistencies across financial records.
• Ensure all supporting documentation meets internal control and SOX compliance standards.

3. Gap Coverage & Department Support

• Absorb and execute assigned operational workflows typically managed by other teammates in their absence, ensuring no disruption in day-to-day finance operations.
• Review Accounts Payable batches, payment runs, checks, and electronic fund transfers for accuracy, proper authorization, and GL coding.
• Assist with vendor issue resolution, credit memo applications, and special payment processing workflows.
• Provide ad hoc data extraction, transaction research, and accounting analysis to support leadership and operational requests.

4. Process Improvement & Audit Support

• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering audit samples, PBC (Provided by Client) schedules, and general ledger support.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and department Job Aids to ensure accurate documentation of desk procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring month-end close schedules and reconciliation templates.

5. Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform other related duties, special projects, and administrative tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Finance Manager to support the General Accounting team.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline (or equivalent education/experience) required; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of accounting or general ledger experience
• Specialized Experience:
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience executing month-end close workflows and journal entries.
  • Strong proficiency with balance sheet reconciliations and variance investigation.
  • Experience with enterprise accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics SL, Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday, or SAP).
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, and large data set manipulation).

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger mechanics, and financial internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with keen attention to detail.
• High adaptability and willingness to take on varied operational tasks across accounting disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teammates and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities to manage competing priorities during tight closing cycles.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• None

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

• Work Environment: Level III - Typical business office / professional environment. No tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous materials than encountered by a visitor.
• Travel: Minimal to none (typically less than 5%).
• Overtime / Weekend Work: Periodic overtime or flexible schedule may be required during peak month-end or quarter-end closing windows.

About DaVita Laboratories

DaVita Labs is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory delivering timely, accurate lab results focused primarily on kidney care with a relentless commitment to quality. We serve more than 180,000 patients and perform 52 million renal tests annually. We make a difference. We enjoy what we do. Our teammates are best in class professionals who enjoy a challenging yet rewarding work environment where fun and hard work intermingle every day. From our laboratory professionals to our support roles, DaVita labs not only offers a career to fit each individual, it provides a community and a place to call home. As a labs teammate, you become a member of our community and you also become a citizen of something bigger, something great, and something unique - the DaVita Village. With the backing of the overall DaVita brand, we are on an exciting trajectory.

Check out our short video to hear directly from teammates as to why YOU should join OUR Village!

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Want to make an impact in Healthcare? Through science, technology, quality and education, we are committed to expanding discovery and empowering lives. This empowerment comes in many forms. From our laboratory professionals to our support roles, DaVita labs not only offers a career to fit each individual, it provides a community and place to call home. Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

 

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

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