Senior Accountant

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant provides timely and accurate reporting (in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational objectives) and analysis to support leadership on financial decisions. Work is complex, consisting of both transactional accounting and multi-faceted financial analysis. The Senior Accountant routinely identifies and analyzes detailed financial issues while keeping a broad, enterprise-wide perspective. Must understand relationships between all subsidiaries. Regularly identifies appropriate level of data for analysis; reports findings relevant to audience. Responsible for financial reporting and maintaining the general ledger system for assigned entities. Demonstrates expert knowledge of financial systems and procedures relevant to the enterprise and its subsidiaries. Collaborates with colleagues in accounting department and cross-functional areas to assure the integrity of financial information. Identifies areas for improvement and proactively addresses problems within scope of responsibility, while escalating issues to leadership as needed. Regularly makes recommendations for new processes and implementation of internal controls; modifies existing tools, techniques, and processes with approval from leadership. May serve as a project leader and a subject matter expert, keeping current on emerging professional issues. Collaborates with assigned departments and functional areas to stay current on projects and initiatives, while keeping leadership informed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related degree with an Accounting minor required.
At least two years of related work experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Solid understanding of the global accounting system and its applications.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrates initiative and ability to maintain a high level of energy.
Professional commitment to continuous learning and development.

Nice To Haves

Accounting degree is preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or other professional certification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides timely and accurate reporting (in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational objectives) and analysis to support leadership on financial decisions.
Routinely identifies and analyzes detailed financial issues while keeping a broad, enterprise-wide perspective.
Understands relationships between all subsidiaries.
Regularly identifies appropriate level of data for analysis; reports findings relevant to audience.
Responsible for financial reporting and maintaining the general ledger system for assigned entities.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of financial systems and procedures relevant to the enterprise and its subsidiaries.
Collaborates with colleagues in accounting department and cross-functional areas to assure the integrity of financial information.
Identifies areas for improvement and proactively addresses problems within scope of responsibility, while escalating issues to leadership as needed.
Makes recommendations for new processes and implementation of internal controls; modifies existing tools, techniques, and processes with approval from leadership.
May serve as a project leader and a subject matter expert, keeping current on emerging professional issues.
Collaborates with assigned departments and functional areas to stay current on projects and initiatives, while keeping leadership informed.