What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Fairview Health Services?
Job Overview
Fairview is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. The Senior Accountant takes the lead role in ensuring Fairview's accounting records and reports are accurate, complete and prepared in accordance with GAAP and consistent with corporate policy. This position is responsible for ensuring that accurate amounts are recorded for balance sheet, income statement, and statistical accounts and prepares timely supporting reconciliations (generally of a more complex nature). This position also assists in evaluating and recommending opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes.
Position Details
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)
- day shift
- no weekends
- fully remote, salaried position
Job Responsibilities
Prepare timely and accurate journal entries within Fairview monthly closing timeframe.
- Compile and input required standard and non-standard journal entries.
- Assure that accurate amounts are recorded for assigned general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
- Apply GAAP and reporting standards.
- Evaluate business transactions and apply the proper accounting treatment.
- Ability to assess and understand complex business activities and transactions
Ensure that accurate amounts are reported in balance sheet accounts.
- Review detail prior to monthly closing.
- Evaluate business transactions and apply proper accounting treatment.
- Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations of accounts responsible for.
- File and maintain reconciliations within easily accessible reconciliation book in a timely manner.
Ensure that accurate amounts are reported in income statement accounts.
- Review detail prior to monthly closing.
- Evaluate business transactions and apply proper accounting treatment.
- Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations of accounts responsible for.
- File and maintain reconciliations within easily accessible reconciliation book in a timely manner.
Coordinate and prepare work papers, schedules and analysis for:
- Forecasts, budgets and long range plans.
- External auditors and consultants.
- Tax returns and other regulatory information.
Prepare financial reports for boards, administration and department managers highlighting significant variances, trends and issues.
- Create new or revise reports to meet end user needs.
- Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
Support integration and standardization of Fairview accounting and reporting policies and procedures. Assist in monitoring and maintaining Fairview’s compliance to policies and a strong system of internal control.
Other duties as assigned. Examples include:
- Support various information system development, conversion and implementation tasks.
- Assist in the integration of accounting and reporting of new and acquired organizations
- Assist with preparation of financial and statistical surveys
Demonstrates Commitment to Customers
- Is aware of different customer needs/desires.
- Takes action to meet customer needs/desires with respect to customer diversity.
- Helps improve processes to meet customer needs.
- Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service.
- Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know
Demonstrates Commitment to Fellow Employees
- Seeks to understand and value differences between employees.
- Treats other employees with dignity and respect.
- Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior.
- Resolves conflict in a positive manner.
- Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup.
Demonstrates Commitment to Fairview
- Lives the values of dignity, integrity, service and compassion.
- Supports the mission/vision.
- Speaks positively about Fairview.
- Chooses to make Fairview a better place.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
- 3 years equivalent experience in an accounting or finance related role
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in Business Admin
- 5 years experience required, prefer Healthcare setting
- CPA Certificate
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $72,550 - $102,440