Senior Accountant, HYBRID (Walker, MI)

Trinity Health•Walker, MI

3d•$32 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

Main area of focus: Epic cash and related unapplied accounts. Key responsibilities of a Cash Accountant: Perform cash transfers, cash reconciliations, and related journal entries in a timely and professional manner. Provide process improvement recommendations to management and work closely with our cash posting team (PFS) to resolve reconciling items and breakdowns in current process. Expectations: 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 Health Ministry (“HM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services area. The Senior 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. Responds to requests for information. Assists Manager with work relating to both internal and external audits, 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 audit recommendations related to areas of responsibility. Assists in annual 990 and other tax returns and accumulation of financial information to support 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. Completes inter-company billing, cash transfers, and reconciles inter-company balances with system office and other HMs. Identifies opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the accounting function. Implements best practices and streamlines workflows to improve overall effectiveness and accuracy. Completes special projects, financial analysis, and research. Demonstrates the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a diverse, fast paced environment. Demonstrates excellent customer service. 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. Keeps manager informed timely of any significant changes or decisions required. Reconciles, analyzes & adjusts general ledger accounts in accordance with established timelines. Ensures accurate detail supports workpaper reconciliations. Meets all deadlines in a timely and proficient manner. Notifies manager when issues are identified. Investigates potential causes and solutions under the advisement of manager. Assists with completion of year-end financial reporting package and preparation of year-end audit work papers as assigned. Essential Functions: Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Work Focus: Provides administrative support services & engages in activities that enhance or improve coordination, preparation, & flow of the department processes & core work. Plans & organizes workflow & prioritizing customer needs. Develop, implement, & maintain job-related records. Maintains procedural standards as appropriate for role. Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications for data collection & management. Knows, understands & incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge. Collaborate on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient and/or customer experience. Communication: Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes, addresses &/or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts Environment: Performs work in a caring, collaborative & safe manner. Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards. Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others. Self-monitors & initiates corrections and/or seeks assistance or guidance when needed. Embraces new ideas & cultural differences. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience, such as a long tenure in health care accounting and/or HFMA certifications accepted in lieu of degree requirement.
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years' experience.
Experience working with US GAAP and conducting financial analysis including experience in researching and analyzing accounting issues.

Nice To Haves

CPA and Healthcare exposure preferred but not required.
Experience working with various computer accounting systems and ability use Microsoft office suite.

Responsibilities

Perform cash transfers, cash reconciliations, and related journal entries in a timely and professional manner.
Provide process improvement recommendations to management and work closely with our cash posting team (PFS) to resolve reconciling items and breakdowns in current process.
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 Health Ministry (“HM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services area.
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.
Maintain awareness of new industry developments and standards.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with leaders from HM, Service Area, Trinity Health, and related entities and exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Respond to requests for information.
Assist Manager with work relating to both internal and external audits, 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 audit recommendations related to areas of responsibility.
Assist in annual 990 and other tax returns and accumulation of 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 others related reporting.
Complete inter-company billing, cash transfers, and reconciles inter-company balances with system office and other HMs.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the accounting function.
Implement best practices and streamlines workflows to improve overall effectiveness and accuracy.
Complete special projects, financial analysis, and research.
Demonstrate the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a diverse, fast paced environment.
Demonstrate excellent customer service.
Prepare 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.
Keep manager informed timely of any significant changes or decisions required.
Reconcile, analyze & adjusts general ledger accounts in accordance with established timelines.
Ensure accurate detail supports workpaper reconciliations.
Meet all deadlines in a timely and proficient manner.
Notify manager when issues are identified.
Investigate potential causes and solutions under the advisement of manager.
Assist with completion of year-end financial reporting package and preparation of year-end audit work papers as assigned.
Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
Provides administrative support services & engages in activities that enhance or improve coordination, preparation, & flow of the department processes & core work.
Plans & organizes workflow & prioritizing customer needs.
Develop, implement, & maintain job-related records.
Maintains procedural standards as appropriate for role.
Utilizes multiple system applications for data collection & management.
Knows, understands & incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized.
Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.
Collaborate on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient and/or customer experience.
Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes, addresses &/or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts
Performs work in a caring, collaborative & safe manner.
Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards.
Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others.
Self-monitors & initiates corrections and/or seeks assistance or guidance when needed.
Embraces new ideas & cultural differences.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.