- At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. The Senior
- Accountant supports VitalCaring’s Home Health and Hospice acquisition accounting activities by
- performing advanced accounting tasks, preparing financial analyses, assisting with integration activities, and
- ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting. This role contributes directly to post-acquisition financial
- setup, line of business accounting processes, cost report support, and establishment of internal controls.
- Performance of these duties will be in concert with our values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive,
- and called. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and we are committed to bringing
- a culture of caring to every encounter.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Acquisition Accounting Support
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules for newly acquired entities.
- Assist with purchase price allocation, opening balance sheet setup, and integration of financial data.
- Support the collection, organization, and maintenance of acquisition-related documentation.
- Coordinate with internal teams and seller accounting contacts to gather financial information and resolve
discrepancies.
- Assist with transition support items such as cash, working capital, AR validation, and TSA-related tracking.
Line of Business Accounting: Hospice Accounting
- Prepare hospice revenue and expense entries and assist with reconciliation of hospice billing and
reimbursement items.
- Monitor hospice cap activity, prepare supporting documentation, and assist leadership with cap analyses.
- Partner with RCM and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate recording of room & board and other hospicerelated transactions.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory changes that may affect hospice accounting processes.
Line of Business Accounting: Other
- Depending on the frequency and volume acquisition activity, opportunity to participate in home health,
community care, palliative care, and private duty accounting may be required.
Medicare Cost Reporting, State & Local Regulatory
- Assist with the preparation of Medicare cost reports for Home Health and Hospice.
- Work with external consultants and internal teams to compile required financial, statistical, and
operational data.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation to ensure timely and accurate filings.
- Contribute to analysis of cost report outcomes, trends, and reimbursement considerations.
- Provide support in meeting other regulatory reporting requirements as the need arises.
Compliance, Internal Controls & Audit Support
- Maintain documentation required for internal controls and compliance programs.
- Support internal and external audit requests, including testing documentation and financial support
schedules.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and increase efficiency within the
- accounting function.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Finance, RCM, Operations, Sales, and other internal teams to provide accurate financial
information.
- Communicate findings and updates in a professional and service-oriented manner.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and other analytical activities as needed.
Communication
- Interacts with team members in a positive and professional manner.
- Maintains contact/communication with other agency personnel.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Duties
- Participates in agency-sponsored in-service training.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
- performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
- those stated in this description.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required. CPA or progress
toward CPA preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years’ accounting experience. Healthcare or home health/hospice experience preferred.
- Experience with acquisition, integrations, or multi-entity accounting a plus.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and healthcare-related accounting concepts.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and familiarity with accounting/ERP systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with discretion, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
- Commitment to ethical business practices and alignment with VitalCaring’s mission and values
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