What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Saint Francis Healthcare System?
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Job Summary
A Senior Accountant will focus on Financial, Property Business Asset Accounting, or Tax Compliance, but must be prepared to support other areas. Financial Accounting includes the production of individual legal entity and consolidated financial statements as well as and the planning and coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes. Close processes will include preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts and expense variance analysis. Business Asset Accounting includes full cycle accounting, budgeting, reconciliation and reporting of capital assets including leases. Tax Compliance includes supporting all tax functions for the organization including sales tax returns, property tax returns, exempt organization informational returns (990), unrelated business income tax returns (990-T), and state and federal income tax returns (1120 and 1065).
Job Details And Requirements
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field- required
Certification & Licensures
CPA- preferred
Experience
Two or more years of accounting experience required
Additional Information
Why Work at Saint Francis?
Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.
You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.
A Mission That Matters
At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
Mission
To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
Vision
To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
Values You Can Feel Every Day
Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.
Total Rewards
Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.
Job Summary
A Senior Accountant will focus on Financial, Property Business Asset Accounting, or Tax Compliance, but must be prepared to support other areas. Financial Accounting includes the production of individual legal entity and consolidated financial statements as well as and the planning and coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes. Close processes will include preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts and expense variance analysis. Business Asset Accounting includes full cycle accounting, budgeting, reconciliation and reporting of capital assets including leases. Tax Compliance includes supporting all tax functions for the organization including sales tax returns, property tax returns, exempt organization informational returns (990), unrelated business income tax returns (990-T), and state and federal income tax returns (1120 and 1065).
Job Details And Requirements
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field- required
Certification & Licensures
CPA- preferred
Experience
Two or more years of accounting experience required
Additional Information
Why Work at Saint Francis?
Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.
You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.
A Mission That Matters
At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
Mission
To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
Vision
To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
Values You Can Feel Every Day
- Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
- Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
- Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
- Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
- Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
- Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
- Excellence: Always striving to be the best
- Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end
Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.
Total Rewards
Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
- Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.
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