Accountant

Overview

This position supports the mission of improving the health and well-being of children through accurate financial reporting, meaningful analysis, and trusted accounting expertise.

Location: Remote, but candidates must be local to the Milwaukee area and available to come on-site as needed for special projects and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions relative to assigned entities within Children’s Hospital & Health System.
• Complete supporting documentation to ensure proper monthly and year-end reporting.
• Maintain appropriate records and reconciliations of supporting detail.
• Enter journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and may prepare non-patient billings and post receivables using the Accounts Receivable/Billing function within Workday ERP Platform.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including revenue recognition, cash receipts, accruals for unpaid invoices, prepaid expense amortization, and account reclassifications; ensure entries are accurate and completed in accordance with the monthly close schedule.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger balance sheet accounts, including non-patient accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and other asset and liability accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of audit and tax workpapers for annual audits and regulatory filings.
• Develop and maintain supporting schedules used by financial leadership to review month-end financial results.
• Analyze and explain variances in revenue and expenses for assigned departments or entities.
• Serve as a backup for preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements for assigned entities, including statements of operations, balance sheets, cash flow, and changes in net assets.
• Prepare accounting adjustments for supplier invoices in Workday, collaborating with operational leaders to understand transactions and determine appropriate corrections.
• Partner with operational leaders to resolve issues related to requisitions and purchase orders, including system setup discrepancies.
• Manage third-party agreements by understanding contract terms, ensuring proper system setup, coordinating billing, and supporting cash application processes; generate monthly aging report and assist with follow-up on outstanding items.
• Utilize software tools, including spreadsheets and reporting systems, to compile, analyze, and present financial data.

Additional Essential Functions

• Act as a financial resource for assigned entities by providing analysis, reporting, and ad hoc support as needed.
• Collaborate with managers and directors to assist in the development of the annual budget, including preparation of supporting documentation and workpapers.
• Complete special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree major in Accounting or Finance required; commensurate accounting experience will be considered.
• 2+ years accounting related experience with demonstrated knowledge of EXCEL applications in a Windows environment and computerized financial reports required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Analytical ability to resolve problems and recommend solutions for areas of responsibility.
• Excellent organizational skills to independently prioritize workload and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. No discrimination is practiced on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Certifications/Licenses

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