Overview
A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex general ledger activities and develop financial statements and reports. This role involves performing specialized assignments requiring in-depth analysis and judgment within broadly defined policies. The Senior Accountant may also guide lower-level personnel and determine methods for new assignments.
Responsibilities
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual period close processes as assigned.
- Design, implement, and maintain internal controls and reports for financial systems and interfaces.
- Prepare and review account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations, and other financial reports.
- Provide information to auditors and management; prepare audit schedules as necessary.
- Recommend procedures and implement corrective actions for operations or areas out of compliance with policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
- Review and prepare federal, state, and other regulatory reports ensuring compliance with guidelines.
- Review and prepare financial transactions and general ledger journal entries with supporting documentation to ensure accuracy; correct errors as needed.
- Maintain, reconcile, and update general ledger accounts.
- Take ownership and accountability for accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.
- Comply with all Joint Commission requirements, including cultural sensitivity, patient care and rights, safety, emergency management, teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety and quality programs.
- Perform all duties in accordance with hospital policies, service standards, and code of conduct.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems.
- Sound judgment and informed decision-making.
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance users.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including data summarization and presentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, multitasking, and adaptability skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of accounting computer systems and software.
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to accounting and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Workday), Microsoft Office, and Microsoft platforms such as Power Automate and Power BI.
Physical Requirements
- Physical requirements and working conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range (hourly): $48.02 to $62.43, based on role requirements, education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and internal equity.
- New hires typically start at the minimum to midpoint of the salary range.
Equal Opportunity
The organization values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all policies and practices. It does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or perception of any of these. People of all genders, racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after individualized assessment in compliance with applicable fair chance laws.
Location
Position is based at a children's hospital facility in the United States.