Accounting Associate at Sano Health & Care – Lee's Summit, Missouri

The Accounting Associate is responsible for accounting transactions and reconciliation processes across all Sano’s entities, including Beacon Surgery Center and related practices. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting standards. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting principles, leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• Perform daily accounting transactions and ensure accuracy to support the reconciliation process across all Sano entities, including Beacon Surgery Center.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate and support external audits and ensure timely, accurate regulatory reporting. Serving as a financial liaison between Sano entities and external partners (GAAP, bank, tax, and legal).
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial packages, variance analyses, and key performance reports for leadership.
• Support annual budgeting process and quarterly forecast updates.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide actionable insights to management.
• Support leadership with financial modeling and data-driven information to assist with decision-making.
• Review payroll and related expenses to ensure accuracy of pay, production bonuses, and deductions; confirm totals align with budgets and management expectations.
• Coordinate with HR, Revenue Cycle team and Operations teams to ensure accurate accounting records.
• Identify and execute process improvements to streamline accounting and reporting functions.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Foster a professional and supportive work environment.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Promotes Mission, Vision, and Values of Sano
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with Quick Books and Microsoft Office(required).
• Proficiency with Bill.com (preferred).
• Experience preparing both cash and accrual basis financial statements for multiple entities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong Customer Service Skills

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Sano is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sano is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.