Accountant

Robert Half • Rancho Cordova, CA • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support healthcare finance operations in Rancho Cordova, California. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate monthly close activities, maintaining strong general ledger integrity, and producing dependable financial reporting in a regulated environment. The role works closely with operational and finance leaders to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and ensure timely completion of assigned hospital and corporate reporting needs.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and record journal entries for the monthly close process, ensuring transactions are accurate, timely, and aligned with GAAP and organizational accounting standards.

Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies with minimal oversight.

Manage the financial close for assigned hospital operations, including accruals, fluctuation review, coordination with facility contacts, and delivery of final reports.

Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to support internal management and external reporting needs.

Compile and present complex financial data for audits, regulatory submissions, and other formal reporting requirements.

Partner with supervisors, managers, directors, and administrative teams to identify accounting issues, recommend practical solutions, and monitor results after implementation.

Prioritize workload independently to meet reporting deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency across general ledger activities.

Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing guidance, supporting peers, and promoting effective accounting practices.

Evaluate current workflows and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen analytical review, and better support customer and stakeholder needs.

Travel occasionally during standard business hours to supported facilities when business needs require onsite coordination. Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience, with healthcare or hospital finance experience strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree required; additional relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education where applicable.

Degree concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Strong working knowledge of GAAP, core accounting principles, and financial statement analysis.

Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entry preparation, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation.

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to review financial information, identify issues, and recommend effective solutions.

Proficiency with Excel and general ledger or financial systems, such as Lawson or comparable enterprise accounting platforms.

Ability to work independently, communicate proactively with leadership, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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