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.