Staff Accountant
WHO WE ARE:
When was the last time you not only loved the work you did but saw how it positively impacted the lives of others? HomeWell Franchising LLC is the franchisor for HomeWell Care Services®, which provides personal care, companionship, and homemaker services for seniors and other homebound individuals so they can remain safely in the comfort of wherever they call home.
As one of the fastest growing franchises in our industry, HomeWell is on a trajectory to make a meaningful impact on the home care industry. We are an organization of highly dedicated, passionate, and nimble professionals who enjoy what we do and who we do it with. We take great pride in the culture of our organization as well as the trusted care and true compassion our agencies deliver to clients. Together, we are committed to helping people live life more fully and independently. Our corporate team’s mission and vision is to provide unmatched tools and resources that support the success of our franchise owners and our growing national footprint.
THE POSITION:
The Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting team and operates with a high degree of ownership and accountability within the structure of HomeWell’s finance department, reporting to the Controller. This role is primarily responsible for the timely and accurate management of accounts receivable and accounts payable functions while supporting the general ledger, financial close process, reporting, audits, budgeting, and continuous process improvements.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and solutions-focused, with strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires collaboration across departments, strong communication skills, and a commitment to accuracy, service, and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Own day-to-day accounts receivable processes including invoicing, collections, cash applications, reconciliations, and customer account maintenance.
- Own day-to-day accounts payable processes including invoice review, coding, approvals, vendor setup, payment processing, and vendor account reconciliations.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
- Prepare and post journal entries and support maintenance of the general ledger.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, schedules, and reporting requirements.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Support preparation of internal financial reports, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Assist with annual audits, tax support requests, and other compliance reporting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve accounting processes.
- Partner with internal departments to resolve billing, payment, and account questions in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with special projects and other finance team responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with direct responsibility for accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles and GAAP fundamentals.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize workload, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
- Experience supporting audits, close processes, or budgeting activities preferred.
- Multi-unit, franchise, or service industry experience is a plus.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
This position is primarily sedentary.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to the Controller.
CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt.
POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
Full-Time; 40 hours per week.
TRAVEL:
Minimal, up to 5%.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.