Senior Technical Accountant

ABOUT SOUND

Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape — with patients at the center of the universe. 

Sound Physicians offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of the items below, and more: 

• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance 
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending account 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
• Paid time off (PTO) begins accruing immediately upon start date at a rate of 15 days per year, in accordance with Sound's PTO policy
• Ten company-paid holidays per year   

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Technical Accountant will be responsible for supporting our corporate accounting team with technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role will participate in the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and assisting with internal and external reporting. The position will support the development of accounting policies and analyze areas such as revenue recognition related to risk-sharing arrangements and equity-based compensation. The role will also help with audit preparation, joint venture reporting, and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Success in this role requires a CPA, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, public accounting experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

The ideal candidate for Sound Physicians’ Senior Technical Accountant role is highly motivated and excited to grow with a dynamic and innovative organization. This position will work within the corporate accounting team and will report to the Technical Accounting Director. A rounded accounting education base, prior experience in public accounting, and polished interpersonal skills are key to success in this role.  

The Details:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assist in the development of written accounting policies
• Assist in analyzing and reporting revenue associated with risk sharing arrangements
• Assist in analyzing and reporting equity based compensation
• Participation in the monthly close process, including internal and external reporting
• Preparing journal entries and relevant support
• Creating and updating account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Support implementation and maintenance of process-level internal controls
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Assist in the annual financial statement audit
• Supporting the Chief Accounting Officer and Technical Accounting Director in various projects
• Assist in performing due diligence and purchase accounting for M&A activity
• Assist in required reporting associated with joint venture partners
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum: BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field. CPA certification required
• Strong knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and ability to research current accounting guidance
• Strong technical research and analytical skills
• Strong financial reporting skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and ability to pivot in a dynamic environment
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization

Experience:

• Minimum: 3-5 years of public accounting or similar experience

Pay Range: 

• $105k-$120k annually.   Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience, geographical location, and size/complexity of the program being supported

Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the position.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.