Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for assigned areas of the general ledger; general ledger account analysis and reconciliations and financial statements for the Health Ministry (“HM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services area. The Senior Accountant is expected to demonstrate problem solving skills as related to healthcare financial operations and an understanding of external, regulatory, payor and other forces impacting health care financial operations including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and other regulatory reporting requirements, IRS regulations, etc. Maintains awareness of new industry developments and standards.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with leaders from HM, Service Area, Trinity Health, and related entities and exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality. Responds to requests for information.Assists Manager with work relating to both internal and external audits, the periodic review of financial records, and financial statements including Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (grants; “Uniform Guidance” or “Single Audit”) and other RHM specific audit requirements.Responsible for timely implementation of agreed upon audit recommendations related to areas of responsibility. Assists in annual 990 and other tax returns and accumulation of financial information to support community benefit reporting. Assists in preparation of sales and use tax reporting, local personal property tax reporting, annual escheatment of unclaimed property reporting, mandatory government surveys and others related reporting. Completes inter-company billing, cash transfers, and reconciles inter-company balances with system office and other HMs.Identifies opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the accounting function. Implements best practices and streamlines workflows to improve overall effectiveness and accuracy. Completes special projects, financial analysis, and research.Demonstrates the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a diverse, fast paced environment.Demonstrates excellent customer service.Prepares monthly accounting entries, including support, for input into the PeopleSoft G/L system (or current general ledger system) for entities and accounts assigned in accordance with established timelines.Keeps manager informed timely of any significant changes or decisions required.Reconciles, analyzes & adjusts general ledger accounts in accordance with established timelines.Ensures accurate detail supports workpaper reconciliations.Meets all deadlines in a timely and proficient manner.Notifies manager when issues are identified.Investigates potential causes and solutions under the advisement of manager.Assists with completion of year-end financial reporting package and preparation of year-end audit work papers as assigned.Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts. Provides Financial Analytics including performing various analyses, developing correlations between actual results, prior month, prior year, & annual plan.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.Equivalent combination of education and/or experience, such as a long tenure in health care accounting and/or HFMA certifications accepted in lieu of degree requirement.Minimum three (3) to five (5) years experience. Experience working with US GAAP and conducting financial analysis including experience in researching and analyzing accounting issues.CPA and Healthcare exposure preferred, but not required.Experience working with various computer accounting systems and ability use Microsoft office suite.Hourly Pay Range: $31.27 - $46.88
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