Senior Staff Accountant (Remote)

September 15, 2026

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Position: Senior Staff Accountant
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Multi‑Entity Corporate Environment
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

About the Role

FocusPoint is recruiting for a confidential a large multi‑entity organization with a centralized accounting mode seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support high‑volume journal entry accounting and month‑end close activities. This fully remote role is built for an accountant who thrives in a structured close cycle, enjoys partnering across distributed teams, and brings disciplined accuracy to every entry.

The Role

You will serve as a key contributor to the organization’s financial operations, owning journal entry preparation, review, validation, and analysis. You’ll work closely with facility teams and liaison groups to ensure entries are supported, approved, and aligned with close timelines. This is a role for someone who values precision, consistency, and the satisfaction of clean, reliable financial work.

What You’ll Do

Prepare, review, and validate journal entries with complete support and documentation.
Manage monthly journal entry volume across multiple facilities or ledger areas.
Partner with liaison teams to execute month‑end close on schedule.
Perform general ledger and subledger analysis using reporting tools.
Research and troubleshoot accounting questions for facility teams.
Scrutinize entries for accuracy, appropriateness, and accounting validity.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting workflow.
Maintain dependable, consistent performance in a remote environment.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
3+ years of accounting experience; healthcare experience is a strong plus.
Strong mathematical and analytical capability.
Moderate computer proficiency (spreadsheets, reporting tools, data entry).
Clear, steady communication skills across remote teams.
Ability to work independently within defined results and timelines.

Work Setting

This is a fully remote position with routine computer use. Occasional collaboration with facility‑based teams may require awareness of healthcare compliance standards.

Compensation

Competitive salary aligned with experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Why Work with FocusPoint
As a trusted staffing partner to industry-leading companies, FocusPoint provides access to roles that align with your professional goals, and we advocate for your success throughout the recruitment process. Our team understands appropriate skillsets and takes a consultative approach ensuring that each match is grounded in both experience and fit.

How to Apply
To ensure confidentiality and alignment with our client’s hiring process, all applications must be submitted through FocusPoint. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. Interested candidates should reach out to FocusPoint’s recruitment team with any questions.

About FocusPoint:
FocusPoint specializes in connecting top-tier professionals with exceptional opportunities in accounting, technology, healthcare, and leadership. We prioritize building meaningful connections, ensuring candidates find roles that align with their skills, goals, and passions.

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