Senior Accountant CPA Contractor

• Job Title: Senior Accountant CPA (Contract – Remote, EST or CST Time Zones)
• Industry: Healthcare

• Location: 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 close

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports

Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts

Forecast expenditures and assist with revenue analysis

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data

Recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures

Supervise and support the Staff Accountant, delegating and prioritizing tasks

Assist with audit preparation and internal controls compliance

Report to and collaborate with the Controller on key financial deliverables

Maintain documentation and ensure alignment with GAAP standards

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

CPA required

3+ years of accounting experience

Solid understanding of GAAP

Strong Excel and analytical skills

Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Self-starter who can operate independently in a remote environment

Preferred: Experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or healthcare accounting

Core Values:

• We expect all contractors and team members to embody our core values:
• Kindness, Teamwork, Empathy, Integrity, Excellence, and Mission.