Accountant, Remote

Trinity Health•New England, ND

7d•$25 - $37•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for assigned areas of the general ledger; general ledger account analysis and reconciliations and financial statements for the Regional Health Ministry (“RHM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services area. The Accountant is expected to demonstrate problem solving skills as related to healthcare financial operations and an understanding of external, regulatory, payor and other forces impacting health care financial operations including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and other regulatory reporting requirements, IRS regulations, etc. Maintains awareness of new industry developments and standards. Addendum Establishes and maintains positive relationships with leaders from HM, Service Area, Trinity Health and related entities and exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality when required. Responds to requests for information. Assists Manager with work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of financial records, and financial statements including Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (grants; “Uniform Guidance” or “Single Audit”) and other RHM specific audit requirements. Responsible for timely implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings. Assists in annual 990 and other tax returns and accumulation of financial information to support our community benefit reporting. Assists in preparation of sales and use tax reporting, local personal property tax reporting, annual escheatment of unclaimed property reporting, mandatory government surveys and others related reporting as assigned. Complete special projects, financial analysis, and research. Prepares monthly accounting entries, including support, for input into the PeopleSoft G/L system (or current general ledger system) for entities and accounts assigned in accordance with established timelines. Reconciles, analyzes & adjusts general ledger accounts in accordance with established timelines. Ensures accurate detail supports workpaper reconciliations. Assists with completion of year-end financial reporting package and preparation of year-end audit work papers and financial statement footnote disclosures. Obtains the appropriate supporting documentation for the audit schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
Knowledge of US GAAP and conducting financial analysis including experience in researching and analyzing accounting issues

Nice To Haves

Prefer two (2) years of accounting experience. Healthcare exposure preferred
Experience working with various computer accounting systems and ability to use Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for assigned areas of the general ledger
Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliations
Prepares financial statements for the Regional Health Ministry (“RHM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services area
Demonstrates problem solving skills as related to healthcare financial operations
Maintains awareness of new industry developments and standards
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with leaders from HM, Service Area, Trinity Health and related entities
Responds to requests for information
Assists Manager with work relating to both internal and external audits
Responsible for timely implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings
Assists in annual 990 and other tax returns and accumulation of financial information to support our community benefit reporting
Assists in preparation of sales and use tax reporting, local personal property tax reporting, annual escheatment of unclaimed property reporting, mandatory government surveys and others related reporting as assigned
Completes special projects, financial analysis, and research
Prepares monthly accounting entries, including support, for input into the PeopleSoft G/L system (or current general ledger system) for entities and accounts assigned in accordance with established timelines
Reconciles, analyzes & adjusts general ledger accounts in accordance with established timelines
Ensures accurate detail supports workpaper reconciliations
Assists with completion of year-end financial reporting package and preparation of year-end audit work papers and financial statement footnote disclosures
Obtains the appropriate supporting documentation for the audit schedules