Accountant Senior

Overview

• This position has opportunities in the area of Month End Close, Year End Close, Audits, Reconciliations and Budgets. Opportunities with special projects.
• Candidate needs to be flexible, able to multitask and collaborate among our team and other departments.  A team player who is motivated to learn new things and train others to empower the entire team.  
• This position is located at our main campus in Janesville, WI; hybrid opportunity. With some flexibility and a work life balance.

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

Takes the lead in applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare complex financial reports and regulatory reporting. Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work overtime during peak periods.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

•    Leads financial close process, budgeting and audit cycle for assigned areas.•    Reviews financial data ensuring variances are identified and explained or corrected.•    Prepares financial statements including balancing between systems.•    Takes a lead role in ensuring Balance Sheet account reconciliations are completed and appropriate.•    Takes a lead role in process documentation and process improvement initiatives.•    Coordinates department collaboration during projects (for example, close checklist, reconciliation checklist, M365 tools). •    Takes a lead role in understanding Finance system structure, leads upgrades.  •    Prepares complex financial reviews and reconciliations, using both standard and ad hoc reporting tools to analyze source data.•    May manage core finance process such as Fixed Assets, Cash, Tax, Inventory, Financial Strategic Planning process, etc.•    Works with other departmental staff and departmental managers to prepare budget for multiple entities and responds to questions from Managers, Directors and Vice Presidents.  •    Provides training to new staff.•    Analyzes data to complete regulatory reporting for areas assigned including tax returns, audits, surveys and cost reports.  •    Analyzes complex financial processes and recommends opportunities to improve system financial performance.   •    Assumes leadership role to complete projects in Finance department.•    Coordinates department workload of staff and associate accountants. •    Provides mentorship and training as needed to other accountants.•    Works with others across the organization to ensure procedures are adequate to ensure proper internal and external controls of financial data.

 

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONSTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. 

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. 

Partnering - Shows commitment to the  Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  BA in Accounting or Master’s degree in related field.  Five years relative experience, two of which have been in healthcare.  Healthcare experience a plus but not required. Bachelors in related field will be considered, with seven years relative experience

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE                    CPA or CMA designation a plus, but not required                         ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSPassing the Driver’s License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to think independently desired, but could be developed on the job. Ability to adhere to deadlines and switch tasks frequently as necessary.

 

Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and other departmental personnel.

 

Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should be familiar with automated accounting systems and proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. or other spreadsheet application . Knowledge of word processing software is helpful.                     WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

 

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVEDNon-Specific Task

 

INFORMATION ACCESSPartner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

 

WORK CONTACT GROUP    Partners, physicians, patients, family, visitors, vendors

                         

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to operate a keyboard repetitively; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include constant close vision and frequent ability to adjust focus, particularly as it relates to computer screens.             LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

 

SUPERVISES 

Finance Manager or Director.

 

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: 

· Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

· Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

· Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

· Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

· Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

· Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

 

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