What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM ACCOUNTANT position at Palco?
PROGRAM ACCOUNTANT
Palco is a visionary company pioneering an emerging health-care movement that empowers people with disabilities and those aging to live independent and quality lives. Made possible by our amazing team, Palco provides technology and financial services to aid individuals and their families to thrive in their home and communities. Partnered with government agencies and fortune 500 managed care organizations across the country, we are dedicated to creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people that count on them. We are a highly organized company that offers a solid work/life balance, autonomy, generous paid time off, bonus potential, and career advancement opportunities. Our staff make long-lasting impact on the lives of people every day.
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Program Accountant to take full ownership of the financial management for assigned government-funded programs. This role requires strong accounting expertise, problem-solving skills, and a get-up-and-go attitude to ensure each program runs efficiently. The Program Accountant is responsible for the daily accounting, financial reporting, cash flow monitoring, and overall financial health of their assigned programs. They must develop a deep understanding of the program’s nuances to provide meaningful financial insights, track revenue and expenses, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Ownership & Leadership
- Act as the financial steward for assigned programs, owning all accounting, reporting, and financial management.
- Understand the specific requirements, funding structures, and operational nuances of each program.
- Communicate financial insights effectively to program leaders, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Perform daily accounting tasks and maintain accurate general ledger records.
- Generate and analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Oversee A/R aging reports, follow up on outstanding invoices, and support collections as needed.
- Work closely with the Billing Team to ensure all revenue-related transactions are correctly accounted for.
Budgeting, Analysis & Compliance
- Assist in budget development and provide financial input into pricing strategies.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and payor requirements.
- Prepare financial reconciliations and ensure reporting integrity.
Cash Flow & Payroll Oversight
- Monitor daily cash flow and anticipate funding needs for assigned programs.
- Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure alignment with tax reports.
- Work closely with the Payroll and Tax teams to ensure all payroll-related transactions are correctly accounted for.
- Ensure payroll tax accounts reconcile to payroll tax reports.
Process Improvement & Systems Management
- Import and manage data in NetSuite and Excel, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Continuously look for efficiencies and improvements in accounting processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university is required.
- 3 years of accounting experience, preferably full-cycle accounting.
- Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax reconciliation.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and NetSuite (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- A self-starter who takes ownership and proactively solves problems.
Join Us
This position is remote/work-from-home role. Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.
Company benefits designed for you:
- Generous Paid time off.
- Quarterly/Annual bonus potential.
- Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
- Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
- Paid Training: Earn while you learn, and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities.
- Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.
When you join Palco, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s, the people we serve, and your own. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our team. We strive to create a culture where you can:
- Bring your authentic self to work.
- Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
- Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support.
- Experience work/life balance.
- Feel value and a greater purpose through the work you do.
Palco, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
