Accountant Senior

Mercyhealth • Rockford, IL

268d • $73,107 - $113,316

About The Position

The Senior Accountant takes the lead in applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare complex financial reports and regulatory reporting. This role may require working overtime during peak periods and involves various responsibilities related to financial processes and strategic planning.

Requirements

• BA in Accounting or Master's degree in related field.
• Ten years relative experience, two of which have been in healthcare.
• Ability to think independently desired, but could be developed on the job.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Familiarity with automated accounting systems and proficiency in Excel or other spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of word processing software is helpful.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial close process, budgeting and audit cycle for assigned areas.
• 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.
• Takes a lead role in Finance strategic planning process (5 yr forecast).
• Works with other departmental staff and departmental managers to prepare budget for multiple entities and responds to questions from managers.
• Analyzes data to complete regulatory reporting for areas assigned.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending plans.
• Competitive Compensation with market competitive rates of pay and participation in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Generous paid time off plan that increases with milestone anniversaries.
• Career Advancement opportunities including educational assistance programs and career ladders.
• Employee Wellbeing resources including employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application.
• Access to internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, and financial education for retirement planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree