STAFF ACCOUNTANT

McKenzie Health System•Sandusky, MI

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Senior Accountant, with oversight from the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Staff Accountant performs accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting activities in support of McKenzie Health System’s financial operations. The role maintains accurate financial records, assists with month-end and year-end closing processes, prepares account reconciliations, monitors expenses, and supports preparation of financial reports and budgets. It helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, safeguard MHS assets, and support compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies and procedures. The Staff Accountant examines accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to departmental standards. The role communicates information needed for decision-making and works with hospital management and medical management as a resource to help reduce costs, enhance revenues, and achieve effective utilization and quality goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in Accounting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate effectively with peers, patients, families, hospital support personnel, and external personnel.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful situation while maintaining composure and excellence.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in accounting and/or budgeting.
Knowledge of healthcare accounting and reimbursement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other related software applications.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
Prepare account reconciliations.
Monitor expenses.
Support preparation of financial reports and budgets.
Help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information and safeguard MHS assets.
Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies and procedures.
Examine accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to departmental standards.
Communicate information necessary for decision-making to management and staff.
Work with hospital management and medical management as a resource to help reduce costs, enhance revenues, and achieve effective utilization and quality goals.