Manager, Accounting

To apply for the Accounting Manager position at Hopscotch Primary Care, you should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA highly preferred. Additionally, candidates are expected to have at least 3 years of experience in public accounting, ideally with a Big 4 firm, and 5 years of progressive accounting experience. A deep knowledge of US GAAP is essential, along with auditing experience in healthcare delivery or VBC.

The main responsibility of the Accounting Manager at Hopscotch Primary Care is to oversee the Month End Close process, ensuring efficiency and compliance with service level agreements. This role also involves preparing financial reporting packages and supporting the annual Financial Statement Audit and Tax Return Filings, alongside providing technical accounting assistance.

At Hopscotch Primary Care, the accounting team plays a vital role in ensuring that financial resources are efficiently managed and directed towards enhancing patient care. By maintaining strong financial reporting and accountability, the Accounting Manager’s work supports the organization’s ability to provide high-quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Working as an Accounting Manager at Hopscotch Primary Care means immersing yourself in a culture that values excellence, teamwork, and proactive communication. We encourage ownership and accountability, foster a commitment to continuous improvement, and prioritize service to our patients above all else.

As an Accounting Manager at Hopscotch Primary Care, you will work with financial ERP systems like NetSuite or Sage Intacct. Your role will include being a leader and thought partner on system design and refinement, ensuring that our financial practices are aligned with best practices and supportive of patient care.

While prior experience in healthcare delivery is not strictly required, it is highly preferred for the Accounting Manager position at Hopscotch Primary Care. Familiarity with how healthcare organizations operate enables better alignment of financial practices with our mission to provide quality patient care.

If you have a passion for healthcare, a strong technical accounting background, and a collaborative mindset, you may be the perfect fit for the Accounting Manager role at Hopscotch Primary Care. We value candidates who take ownership, are committed to improving processes, and share our dedication to patient-first care.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples of how you have managed the Month End Close process in previous roles. Discuss any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, focusing on efficiency improvements and compliance with deadlines.

To answer this question, share your strategies for maintaining compliance, such as regular audits, employee training, and staying updated with changes in regulations. Provide examples of how you have successfully implemented these strategies in past roles.

Discuss your proficiency with technical accounting frameworks like ASC 606 and ASC 842, providing real-world examples of how you have applied these concepts. Highlight any relevant projects or improvements you contributed to in previous positions.

Talk about your experience with both internal and external audits, explaining your role in facilitating the process. Describe how you prepare documentation, coordinate with audit teams, and implement audit recommendations to improve financial practices.

Choose a specific example that demonstrates your analytical skills. Detail the situation, the steps you took to identify the bottleneck, and the solutions you implemented to streamline the process and improve efficiency.

Reflect on a specific reporting challenge you encountered, discussing how you navigated it. Your response should demonstrate your problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and your commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.

Emphasize the importance of clarity and simplicity when communicating financial information. Provide an example of how you've tailored your communication style to suit different audiences, ensuring understanding of complex financial concepts.

Share your specific experiences in budget preparation and forecasting, discussing the methodologies and tools you used. Highlight successes and any adjustments you made in response to changing business conditions for more accurate forecasting.

Explain your approach to task prioritization, including time management techniques and your ability to delegate when necessary. Use examples to demonstrate how you've successfully managed busy periods while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Select a specific instance where your initiative led to a process improvement. Describe the original process, the changes you implemented, and the positive impact it had on the team's efficiency or accuracy in financial management.