Accounting Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our rapidly growing accounting team in Boise, ID. As part of our Accounting Resource group, you will be a key member of a visible, accessible and dedicated service team in a rewarding and high-energy work environment.  This role will oversee the monthly close process for our Home Health and Hospice segment, support external reporting requirements, and partner closely with accounting leaders to develop and execute the strategic vision of the accounting function.

The ideal candidate is both a strong technical accountant and an innovative leader who seeks opportunities to modernize processes, enhance scalability, and build a high-performing team capable of supporting a growing publicly traded organization

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while serving as the primary accounting partner for assigned locations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies
- Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Assist with external audit activities, including annual audits and quarterly reviews, and serve as a key liaison for audit requests and documentation
- Maintain compliance with SOX requirements and internal control standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff to build a high-performing and engaged team
- Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability and continuous improvement
- Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and professional development
- Partner with the Controller and Assistant Controller to define and execute the strategic direction of the accounting department
- Develop scalable processes, policies, and controls that support the company's growth objectives
- Evaluate existing workflows and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring account balances are accurate, adequately supported, and resolved in a timely manner
- Oversee the journal entry process, including the preparation of complex journal entries and the review and approval of entries prepared by others, ensuring accurate financial reporting, adequate support, and compliance with internal control requirements
- Assist in the preparation and review of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery
- Build strong relationships with field leaders and serve as a trusted financial partner, providing insights and recommendations that support organizational goals and operational excellence

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and proven ability to apply technical accounting principles
- 4+ Years of Experience in a Corporate or Public Accounting setting
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently and manage a team
- Strong understanding of financial statements and the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial results
- Intermediate/Advanced in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient with other Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization

Preferences:

- Healthcare industry experience, including familiarity with multi-location operations and healthcare financial reporting
- CPA license
- Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives
- Experience partnering with operational and field leadership

JOB SUMMARY

The DMT Clinical Applications & Data Integrity Specialist supports the Denials Management Team by maintaining and enhancing internal applications, Excel-based tools, and Tableau dashboards used for clinical, audit, and reporting workflows. This position investigates application and reporting issues, validates data accuracy across systems, and partners with operational and technical stakeholders to improve functionality, reliability, and usability. The specialist documents system logic, tests changes, supports users, and helps ensure that audit and clinical reporting data is complete, consistent, and traceable.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance DMT applications, Excel tools, Tableau dashboards, and related reporting workflows.
- Investigate application defects, dashboard discrepancies, and data integrity concerns; document findings and coordinate resolution.
- Validate data sources, calculations, filters, joins, mappings, and report outputs to support accurate clinical and audit reporting.
- Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards, views, filters, and supporting documentation based on approved business requirements.
- Create, improve, and support Excel workbooks using advanced formulas, PivotTables, data validation, and Power Query, as applicable.
- Perform testing and user acceptance validation for application, spreadsheet, dashboard, and reporting changes before release.
- Partner with DMT leaders, clinical reviewers, audit staff, and technical teams to translate operational needs into practical solutions.
- Maintain source-to-report documentation, data definitions, change logs, testing evidence, and workflow instructions.
- Provide user support, education, and clear communication regarding application functionality, report logic, and approved changes.
- Promote CAPLICO values and support a collaborative, quality-driven culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The above statements are only meant 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

- Associate or bachelor’s degree in information systems, data analytics, healthcare informatics, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Two or more years of experience supporting business applications, dashboards, reporting tools, data analytics, or similar technical operations preferred.
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, or enhancing business applications and internal workflow tools required.
- Experience developing, maintaining, and validating Tableau dashboards and reports required.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, data validation, and data reconciliation; Power Query experience preferred.
- Experience investigating data discrepancies and validating information across multiple systems or source files.
- Healthcare, clinical operations, revenue cycle, denial management, compliance, or audit experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, CMS audit processes, Home Health, Hospice, or clinical documentation workflows preferred.
- Experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SQL, or similar tools preferred.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to explain technical issues, data logic, and system changes clearly to non-technical users in written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, protect confidential information, and maintain organized documentation.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, follow-through, collaboration, and commitment to accurate, auditable, and sustainable solutions.

Location: Eagle, ID

Compensation: DOE

Why Join Us?

Something else that sets us apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resources – our people! We are dedicated to living out our culture as defined by our core values, “ CAPLICO ”:

- Customer Second – We prioritize and support our team so they can deliver exceptional care.

- Accountability – Own your work and outcomes.

- Passion for Learning – Grow continuously with curiosity and culture.

- Love One Another – Build authentic, respectful, and trusting relationships.

- Intelligent Risk Taking – Innovate and challenge the status quo.

- Celebrate – Recognize the small wins, they add up!

- Ownership – Be the CEO of your role.

Additional Benefits:

- True Work-Life balance – We believe in taking care of yourself before you take care of others!

- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match)

- Paid time off, holiday pay, and professional development

- Your voice matters! - Work with other passionate and high-achieving leaders who care deeply about patient outcomes and team success.

About Pennant Services

We support over 250 home health, hospice, senior living, and home care operations across 19 states. Our Service Center model empowers local leadership while providing centralized clinical, legal, HR, IT, and compliance support to help ensure high-quality care.

www.pennantgroup.com

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.