Senior Accountant
Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, Maryland • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Aug 6, 2026
Senior Accountant
Be More Than an Accountant. Be a Strategic Financial Partner.
Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys going beyond debits and credits? Do you thrive in a role where you can influence decision-making, partner with leadership, and drive financial excellence?
We're seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. In this highly visible role, you'll serve as a trusted financial resource to department leaders and executives while helping ensure the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of financial reporting and operations.
This position offers the opportunity to work independently, contribute to strategic initiatives, lead special projects, and make a meaningful impact across the organization.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations and business objectives by:
• Managing assigned accounting functions and maintaining accurate financial records
• Monitoring and analyzing general ledger activity to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Preparing and reviewing internal and external financial reports
• Serving as a financial resource and trusted advisor to departmental leaders
• Responding to financial and operational inquiries with timely, insightful analysis and recommendations
• Supporting leadership with special projects, strategic initiatives, and financial analyses
• Coordinating and managing finance-related projects as assigned
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals
• Mentoring and serving as a resource to members of the Finance team
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
• High visibility and direct interaction with departmental and executive leadership
• Opportunity to influence business decisions through financial analysis and reporting
• Exposure to strategic initiatives and organization-wide projects
• Collaborative team environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently while making a meaningful organizational impact
• Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement
Qualifications
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting major, or equivalent education and experience
Preferred Education
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Required Experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience
Preferred Experience
• Healthcare accounting experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience using financial systems, accounting software, and other business applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset
Who Will Thrive in This Role?
This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing technical accounting expertise with business partnership. You'll be successful if you are motivated by solving complex financial challenges, supporting leaders with meaningful insights, and contributing to organizational success through sound financial stewardship.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your insights influence decisions, and your work directly supports organizational success, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team as a Senior Accountant.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $80,000–$102,000 per year (median ~$90,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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