Accountant II

Overview

This is a temporary, project-based full-time role through December 31, 2026, with a day shift schedule. The position is fully remote (work from home) with a strong preference for candidates located within service areas in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin.

The role involves supporting financial accuracy and insight by analyzing and maintaining detailed accounting and statistical records. This ensures accurate, timely, and meaningful financial reporting to support informed decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance Principles

• Prepare, document, and analyze monthly general journal entries to ensure proper account balances at month end.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts monthly for financial statement accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and organizational financial policies.
• Utilize problem-solving and analytical skills to identify potential issues or outliers and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and investigate unusual variances.
• Analyze monthly revenues and expense reports, investigate variances from budget, and follow up with departmental directors and managers as needed.
• Support other departments and affiliates in budget preparation, ongoing performance monitoring, and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within the department and accounting team to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of the General Ledger system and all interfacing systems.
• Prepare audit work papers for internal and external audits of financial statements and provide follow-up on outstanding items.
• Prepare and submit various external reports and surveys in accordance with deadlines.
• Provide consultation, recommendations, research, and review related to major departmental assignments to financial leadership.
• Resolve questions, inquiries, complaints, and disputes related to accounting matters, demonstrating excellent customer service.

Project Management

• Participate in special projects as assigned, including performance and process improvements.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Alternatively, an Associate’s degree with a total of 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Experience developing budgets is preferred.
• Healthcare-related finance experience is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid time off and parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

Location

• Remote (Work from Home)
• Strong preference for candidates located within Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin service areas