Bookkeeper/ Accountant

Bookkeeper / Accountant **Company:** IronGate Behavioral Health **Department:** Finance and Administration **Reports To:** Executive Leadership **Employment Type:** Full\-Time **Location:** Remote/Hybrid, supporting multiple states and affiliated organizations Position Summary IronGate Behavioral Health is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and proactive Bookkeeper/Accountant to oversee the day\-to\-day financial operations of multiple behavioral health organizations operating across several states. This role requires more than basic data entry. The ideal candidate can manage multiple entities, maintain accurate financial records, track deadlines, identify discrepancies, and communicate clearly with leadership before issues become problems. This individual must be comfortable working in a growing organization where priorities move quickly and strong financial controls are essential. The Bookkeeper/Accountant will serve as a central point of accountability for bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and communication with external accountants, tax professionals, vendors, and organizational leadership. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMulti\-Entity Financial Management * Maintain accurate and separate financial records for multiple organizations, locations, programs, and states. * Manage each entity’s chart of accounts and ensure transactions are recorded under the correct company, department, location, and expense category. * Track intercompany payments, reimbursements, transfers, shared expenses, and management fees. * Maintain clear documentation supporting all intercompany transactions. * Prevent the commingling of funds between separate legal entities. * Assist leadership with developing consistent accounting procedures across all organizations. * Maintain an organized accounting calendar for payment deadlines, payroll, filings, renewals, and financial reporting. Bookkeeping and General Ledger * Record and categorize income, expenses, deposits, transfers, refunds, and other financial transactions. * Maintain accurate and current general ledgers. * Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, merchant accounts, and payment\-processing accounts. * Investigate and correct discrepancies in a timely manner. * Maintain supporting documentation for all financial transactions. * Prepare and post adjusting journal entries when appropriate. * Assist with month\-end and year\-end closing procedures. * Maintain accurate records for fixed assets, loans, prepaid expenses, deposits, and other balance\-sheet accounts. Accounts Payable * Receive, review, code, and process vendor invoices. * Verify invoices against contracts, purchase approvals, and supporting documentation. * Schedule payments while monitoring due dates and available cash flow. * Prevent duplicate, late, unauthorized, or incorrectly allocated payments. * Maintain current vendor records,