Accounting Specialist

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

90d

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist reports to the Financial Accounting Manager and works hands-on to support and develop the internal accounting team. The role supports payroll completion, data transfer, bank account and general ledger reconciliation, workflow optimization, report development, general ledger maintenance, and journal entries. The position helps ensure compliance of accounting systems and finance department operations as the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) enhances its programs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration, with a concentration in accounting or financial management.
At least five years of work experience in accounting or finance.
Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge and understanding of fiscal management, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and identifying cost centers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage projects from conceptual stage through completion.
Ability to operate computers and office management software.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to read, write, calculate, reason, analyze, work with minimal to no supervision, and interact socially above average.
Ability to comply with required declarations and criminal records checks under the cited federal regulations and laws.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare accounting or finance experience.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration, with a concentration in accounting or financial management.
Experience in Tribal and/or Indian Health Service fiscal management.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local funding and grant requirements, and familiarity with community resources.
Knowledge of GASB lease accounting principles.
Experience with financial statement audits.
Proficiency with SQL.
Experience with the Meditech EHR system.
Experience with the Sage Intacct accounting system.

Responsibilities

Maintain an accurate, up-to-date general ledger to support management decision-making.
Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare general ledger entries.
Manage and monitor fixed asset and inventory processes.
Complete assigned balance sheet account reconciliations.
Assist with accounting team special projects.
Support the Financial Accounting Manager during the year-end audit by providing information to external auditors.
Assist with generating financial statements.
Provide timely, accurate department financial statements with meaningful variance analysis.
Research and resolve accounting errors and discrepancies.
Oversee bank reconciliations.
Maintain and design Power BI, Power Query, and Power Apps workflows to automate interfaces with the accounting system.
Attend department meetings and training courses as directed by the Financial Accounting Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.