Sr Accountant, Hybrid (Remote considered)

Trinity Health•Livonia, MI

7d•$33 - $49•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant assists in developing and maintaining accurate financial information for assigned general ledger areas, including account analysis and reconciliations and financial statements for the Health Ministry and Market Record to Report shared services area. The role requires problem-solving skills in healthcare financial operations and an understanding of external, regulatory, payor, and other factors affecting healthcare finance, including US GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements, and IRS regulations. The Senior Accountant maintains awareness of industry developments and standards, builds positive working relationships with leaders and related entities, maintains confidentiality, and responds to information requests. The position supports internal and external audits, periodic reviews of financial records and statements, federal award audits, and other specified audit requirements. It helps implement audit recommendations, prepare tax and community-benefit reporting information, complete various tax and regulatory filings, and manage inter-company billing, cash transfers, and balance reconciliations. The Senior Accountant also identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows and completes special projects, financial analysis, and research. The role prepares monthly accounting entries and supporting documentation for the PeopleSoft general ledger or current system, reconciles and analyzes assigned accounts, ensures workpaper support is accurate, and meets established deadlines. It assists with year-end financial reporting and audit workpapers, researches operational initiatives, analyzes data and trends, and presents findings and practical options to support leadership decision-making. The position requires organization, prioritization, multitasking, customer service, timely communication with the manager, and escalation or investigation of identified issues. The role also incorporates Trinity Health’s mission, values, vision, actions, and promise; supports departmental workflows and records; uses system applications while protecting quality, confidentiality, and safety; communicates respectfully and collaboratively; supports performance improvement and self-development; and follows applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and organizational policies. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience; long tenure in healthcare accounting and/or HFMA certifications may be accepted in lieu of the degree requirement.
Three to five years of experience.
Experience working with US GAAP and conducting financial analysis, including researching and analyzing accounting issues.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
Excellent customer service and effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with leaders and related entities.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and organizational policies.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Healthcare exposure.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining accurate financial information for assigned general ledger areas and prepare account analyses, reconciliations, and financial statements.
Apply problem-solving skills and knowledge of healthcare financial operations, US GAAP, regulatory reporting, IRS regulations, and industry developments.
Maintain positive relationships with Health Ministry, Service Area, Trinity Health, and related-entity leaders; maintain confidentiality and respond to information requests.
Assist the Manager with internal and external audits, periodic reviews of financial records and statements, federal award audits, and other specified audit requirements.
Implement agreed-upon audit recommendations for assigned areas in a timely manner.
Assist with annual Form 990 and other tax returns and compile financial information for community-benefit reporting.
Assist with sales and use tax reporting, local personal property tax reporting, annual unclaimed-property escheatment reporting, government surveys, and other related reporting.
Complete inter-company billing and cash transfers and reconcile inter-company balances with the system office and other Health Ministries.
Identify and implement process improvements, best practices, and workflow efficiencies within accounting.
Complete special projects, financial analysis, and research.
Prepare monthly accounting entries and supporting documentation for input into the PeopleSoft general ledger or current system for assigned entities and accounts.
Reconcile, analyze, and adjust general ledger accounts within established timelines and ensure accurate supporting detail for workpaper reconciliations.
Meet deadlines, keep the manager informed of significant changes or decisions needed, notify the manager of identified issues, and investigate potential causes and solutions under the manager’s advisement.
Assist with year-end financial reporting packages and prepare assigned year-end audit workpapers.
Research and compile information for ad hoc operational projects and initiatives; analyze and synthesize data and provide detailed summaries, graphical trend presentations, and practical recommendations.
Provide financial analytics by comparing actual results with prior-month, prior-year, and annual-plan results and developing correlations.
Plan and organize workflow, prioritize customer needs, maintain job-related records, and provide excellent customer service.
Use system applications and follow applicable policies, processes, laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and safe work practices.
Communicate respectfully and collaboratively, support performance improvement and the growth of others, and contribute to a caring, inclusive, and safe work environment.