Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Knoxville, TN (Onsite – Corporate Office)
About Functional Pathways:
Functional Pathways is a therapist-owned organization with 30 + years of experience serving Skilled Nursing Facilities, Senior Living communities, hospitals, and residents in their homes. We understand the value of sustained focus on our patients, clients, team members, and the ever-changing healthcare environment.
Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will prepare financial reports to track organizational assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
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Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
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Maintains the general ledger.
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Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
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Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
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Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
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Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
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Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
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Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
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As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Licensure:
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Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
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Three to five years of accounting experience required.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
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Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
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Highly proficient with accounting software.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Continuing Education:
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Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education activities to stay updated with advancements in the field.
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Functional Fundamentals:
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Commit to understanding and fully engaging in our Functional Fundamentals Program.
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Integrate our Functional Fundamentals into your role daily.
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Engage in our Functional Fundamental of the Week by discussing and incorporating into your week ahead.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Three to five years of accounting experience
- Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Proficiency with accounting software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 pounds
What We Do
Functional Pathways is a national therapy solutions provider committed to exceeding our client’s expectations and improving their ROI through our — relationships, outcomes, and innovation as we have the flexibility to break the cookie cutter model offered by other providers. Therapist-owned with more than 25 years of experience serving senior living communities, we understand the value of sustained focus — on our patients, clients, people, and the everchanging healthcare environment. With state-of-the-art tools like our RightTrack™ software — which helps navigate the pandemic and PDPM with confidence — and meaningful investment in our people, we support better outcomes through clinical excellence, business expertise, and continuous improvement. In 2018, we launched Functional Pathways Preferred as our dedicated division for Senior Living Communities to provide specialty programming focused on Preventative, Wellness, Maintenance, and Outpatient Certified Therapy to residents across the continuum of care. At all levels of Functional Pathways, we believe that, when it comes to providing therapy, there’s no room for status quo. Functional Pathways is therapy partnership, redefined. When searching for the right employer, one should look for a company who shares the same attributes. Our own employees tell us that they like to work at Functional Pathways because we offer a family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in Making A Difference in the Lives We Touch! Call 888.531.2204 for more information or visit http://www.jobs.net/jobs/functionalpathways/en-us/ to view our current open positions.
