Accountant II

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Accountant II position will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles accounts. Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly closing duties as well as other special projects as assigned. May assist with the development, completion, and publishing of the annual budget. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Accounting - 2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

Responsibilities

• Reconciles balance sheet accounts to the general ledger for monthly and year-end processes. Researches and resolves all difference within prescribed timeframes footnoting resolutions and expected date of resolution, when necessary.
• Maintains account reconciliation, journal entry, and daily duty standard operating procedures.
• Posts journal entries and prepares reports and schedules according to department month and year-end closing schedules. Analyzes journal entries and their impact on financial statements.
• Assists in the detail review, analysis and preparation of financial statements and schedules.
• Assists with budgeting process and audit requests as needed.
• Recommends process improvements for assigned responsibilities or department processes.
• Tests system upgrades and enhancements related to job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees