Senior CPA Accountant Jobs in Washington Health San Jose, CA

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to provide technical accounting support within our General Accounting Department. This role plays a critical part in journal entry preparation, financial statement analysis, reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts, and leading junior accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post accurate journal entries for month-end and quarter-end close.
• Review and guide Staff Accountants through the monthly variance analysis process; communicate findings to leadership.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountants.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts and serve as backup support for other team members.
• Coordinate audit schedule preparation and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Initiate ACH and wire transfers, ensuring necessary approvals are obtained and all banking protocols are followed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities including inventory and accrual coordination.
• Ensure timely delivery of recurring financial tasks and reporting deadlines.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and maintain accurate accounting procedure documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on general accounting experience including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Supervisory experience or ability to lead junior staff preferred.
• Experience in the healthcare industry and/or public accounting (Big 4 or regional firms) is a plus.
• Familiarity with general ledger, fixed asset, and reporting software. Experience with McKesson or Workday preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Professional Competencies:

• Effective communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Team-oriented with a positive and professional demeanor.
• Flexible and adaptable to support cross-training and workflow coverage.
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attendance and punctuality required.
• Organizational Impact & Growth
• Participate in internal process improvement teams and contribute to workflow optimization.
• Actively engage in professional development by attending training programs and setting annual learning goals.
• Ensure compliance with all HIPAA confidentiality standards and institutional policies.