Financial Analyst II, Month-End Close and Reporting

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

4d•$38 - $57•Hybrid

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley Position Overview: This position is hybrid within the Sacramento area. May need to go onsite in Sacramento occasionally. Advanced Excel and SQL experience highly desired. We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support month-end close and financial reporting for Supply Chain operations. This role ensures accurate accounting, strong internal controls, and timely reporting to leadership. Key Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments) Perform monthly account reconciliations for Supply Chain-related GL accounts Analyze and explain variances (Actual vs Budget, YoY) Research and summarize variance drivers for stakeholders Support audit documentation and compliance Partner with Finance, AP, and operational teams to validate data Prepares accurate and timely financial reports and statements. Performs financial forecasts and analysis relating to operations, profitability, benchmarking or resource utilization, identifying trends, variances and performance gaps. Supports leaders in preparing annual operating and/or capital budgets, and reviews submitted data to ensure budget numbers upload into financial system accurately. Maintains financial reporting/cost accounting system, reviewing data uploads, and updating and reconciling system data. Job Description: EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Bachelor's: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of accounting and financial operations and processes. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of financial analysis principles, methods, practices, and procedures. Working knowledge of computerized accounting/financial systems and how it’s used in compiling, recording, maintaining accounting/financial transactions and information. Ability to translate financial data & analysis into reports and presentations for appropriate audience. Ability to read, comprehend, and apply policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory & legal requirements. Ability to compute and apply basic mathematical functions and computations, including percentages, decimals and prorated amounts. Critical thinking and analytical abilities. Ability to work with large data sets. Organization skills and attention to details. Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions. Ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments accurately and timely, and to meet strict timelines. Ability to communicate through verbal and written means. #LI-TH1 Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $37.68 to $56.52 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

Working knowledge of accounting and financial operations and processes.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of financial analysis principles, methods, practices, and procedures.
Working knowledge of computerized accounting/financial systems and how it’s used in compiling, recording, maintaining accounting/financial transactions and information.
Ability to translate financial data & analysis into reports and presentations for appropriate audience.
Ability to read, comprehend, and apply policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory & legal requirements.
Ability to compute and apply basic mathematical functions and computations, including percentages, decimals and prorated amounts.
Critical thinking and analytical abilities.
Ability to work with large data sets.
Organization skills and attention to details.
Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
Ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments accurately and timely, and to meet strict timelines.
Ability to communicate through verbal and written means.
2 years recent relevant experience
Bachelor's: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel and SQL experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments)
Perform monthly account reconciliations for Supply Chain-related GL accounts
Analyze and explain variances (Actual vs Budget, YoY)
Research and summarize variance drivers for stakeholders
Support audit documentation and compliance
Partner with Finance, AP, and operational teams to validate data
Prepares accurate and timely financial reports and statements.
Performs financial forecasts and analysis relating to operations, profitability, benchmarking or resource utilization, identifying trends, variances and performance gaps.
Supports leaders in preparing annual operating and/or capital budgets, and reviews submitted data to ensure budget numbers upload into financial system accurately.
Maintains financial reporting/cost accounting system, reviewing data uploads, and updating and reconciling system data.