Accountant, Remote

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

16h • 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. 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.
• Ability to conduct financial analysis.
• Experience in researching and analyzing accounting issues.
• Experience working with various computer accounting systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Treasury experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of accounting experience.
• Healthcare exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for assigned areas of the general ledger.
• Perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements for the Regional Health Ministry (“RHM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services area.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills related to healthcare financial operations.
• Maintain awareness of new industry developments and standards.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with leaders from HM, Service Area, Trinity Health and related entities.
• Maintain confidentiality when required and respond to requests for information.
• Assist Manager with internal and external audits, including Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and other RHM specific audit requirements.
• Implement agreed-upon recommendations resulting from audit findings.
• Assist in annual 990 and other tax returns.
• Accumulate financial information to support community benefit reporting.
• Assist in preparation of sales and use tax reporting, local personal property tax reporting, annual escheatment of unclaimed property reporting, mandatory government surveys, and other assigned reporting.
• Complete special projects, financial analysis, and research.
• Prepare monthly accounting entries and supporting documentation for the general ledger system.
• Reconcile, analyze, and adjust general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accurate detail supports workpaper reconciliations.
• Assist with the completion of the year-end financial reporting package.
• Prepare year-end audit work papers and financial statement footnote disclosures.
• Obtain appropriate supporting documentation for audit schedules.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level