What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Parkview Health?
Summary: Responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial records and accounts, budgeting, and audit support for Parkview Health. In doing so performs the functions associated with the internal and external financial reporting, and analysis of routine and complex financial transactions. These financial transactions may be at the general ledger or underlying operational system level such as Strata, Decision Support, and EPIC. In this role the individual must have the ability to understand the effects of financial activities and report to management in a financial statement or management reporting format. Significant amount of work with databases and large volumes of data with the ability to interpret, validate and articulate results. Reconciliation of sub-systems and related balance sheet accounts including the resolution of variances and suggestions for control and process strengthening initiatives.
Education: Minimum of 15 years of progressive financial accounting or analyst experience or a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or other quantitative field.
Licensure/Certification: CPA a plus.
Experience: Minimum of three years public accounting audit experience or five years of experience in private accounting, finance, operations analysis, preferably in healthcare (hospital/physician) setting, demonstrating ability to analyze financial statements and benchmarks for relationships. Thrives and excels in a fast-pace environment. Must demonstrate strong analytical and accounting skills. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently, be willing to be led by others and demonstrate emerging leadership skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks from multiple customers at one time. Must demonstrate excellent skills in data (and database) gathering, organizing, analysis and communication to understand and interpret potential or existing problems. Must be highly accurate and analytical with a strong attention to detail. Must be highly motivated and productive, be a self-starter and results oriented. Knowledge of third-party payer reimbursement, coding, and documentation requirements is helpful. Demonstrate proficiency with software programs including Excel, Word, General Ledger systems, and business intelligence software a must.
