Senior Accountant II

Fairview Health Services•St. Paul, MN

13h

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Senior Accountant II to join its team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that Fairview's accounting records and reports are accurate, complete, and compliant with GAAP and corporate policy. The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurately recording amounts for balance sheet, income statement, and statistical accounts, and for preparing timely and often complex supporting reconciliations. Additionally, this position contributes to evaluating and recommending improvements for accounting and reporting processes.

Requirements

B.S./B.A. Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
4 years or equivalent experience in an accounting or finance related role

Nice To Haves

Masters in Business Admin
7 years experience, prefer Healthcare setting
Certified Public Accountant

Responsibilities

Prepare timely and accurate journal entries within Fairview monthly closing timeframe.
Compile and input required standard and non-standard journal entries.
Assure that accurate amounts are recorded for assigned general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
Apply GAAP and reporting standards.
Evaluate business transactions and apply the proper accounting treatment.
Ability to assess and understand complex business activities and transactions
Ensure that accurate amounts are reported in balance sheet accounts.
Review detail prior to monthly closing.
Evaluate business transactions and apply proper accounting treatment.
Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations of accounts responsible for.
File and maintain reconciliations within easily accessible reconciliation book in a timely manner.
Ensure that accurate amounts are reported in income statement accounts.
Review detail prior to monthly closing.
Evaluate business transactions and apply proper accounting treatment.
Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations of accounts responsible for.
File and maintain reconciliations within easily accessible reconciliation book in a timely manner.
Coordinate and prepare work papers, schedules and analysis for: Forecasts, budgets and long range plans; External auditors and consultants; Tax returns and other regulatory information.
Prepare financial reports for boards, administration and department managers highlighting significant variances, trends and issues.
Create new or revise reports to meet end user needs.
Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
Support various information system development, conversion and implementation tasks.
Assist in the integration of accounting and reporting of new and acquired organizations
Assist with preparation of financial and statistical surveys
Support integration and standardization of Fairview accounting and reporting policies and procedures.
Assist in monitoring and maintaining Fairview’s compliance to policies and a strong system of internal control.