Sr. Accountant – HEALTHCARE (Hybrid – Salt Lake City)

Description:

_*Senior Accountant II – Healthcare (Salt Lake City)*_

Our client, a leading healthcare organization dedicated to making care easier and lives better, is seeking a *Senior Accountant II* to join their *Salt Lake City, UT* team. This high-impact role combines technical accounting expertise with leadership responsibilities, supporting enterprise-level operations in a mission-driven environment. The *Senior Accountant II* plays a key role in financial reporting, audit readiness, system integrity, and policy development. You’ll provide advanced accounting analysis, lead projects, guide staff accountants, and partners across departments to deliver timely, accurate, and compliant financial information.

*Direct Hire! *

*Location: *Salt Lake City, UT

*Salary range: *$92K–$110K DOE

*Key Responsibilities of a Senior Accountant II: *

* Lead preparation, review, and analysis of monthly corporate and subsidiary financial statements (GAAP & statutory).
* Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, cost allocations, variance analyses, and forecasting, present findings to senior leadership.
* Research and interpret new accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards (GAAP, SAP, CAS, FAR); advise on impacts and implementation.
* Partner in the design, testing, and enhancement of complex financial systems (Workday, PeopleSoft).
* Lead portions of the monthly close process; mentor and review work of two staff accountants (non-supervisory).
* Support major initiatives including mergers, system conversions, and new product launches.
* Coordinate and prepare audit schedules; resolve inquiries with internal and external auditors.
* Develop and refine internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure compliance.

*Qualifications of a Senior Accountant II:*

* Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
* CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
* 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
* Healthcare industry experience required.
* Enterprise-level systems experience (Workday, PeopleSoft required).
* Advanced Excel skills: proven ability to manage projects and deliver executive-level financial insights.
* Strong leadership and mentoring abilities in a collaborative, professional environment.

*About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:*

_Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status._

*PG / BH#13369*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance



Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
* accounting in healthcare: 5 years (Preferred)
* Workday, PeopleSoft, Excel: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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