Accountant
The posted compensation range of $25.25 - $36.61 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
- The Accountant accumulates information to prepare accurate and timely journal entries for the general ledger monthly close in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Dignity Health’s processes and procedures
- Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and account analysis that requires an intermediate knowledge of accounting
- The incumbent generates financial reports that require intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Works with department supervisors managers directors administrative and other staff to identify issues and works with supervisor to recommend solutions to the issues that arise
- Approved solutions are implemented and monitored by the incumbent on an ongoing basis
- The incumbent gathers compiles and reports financial information for various reporting purposes both internal and external - This may include regulatory filings
- Major challenges to this position are identifying and resolving problems that arise by understanding the way business is done and opportunities for improving the efficiency of the general ledger department or the department under review
- The Accountant is expected to function effectively within a team and participate constructively to produce results in a cooperative way
- This position has the authority to post routine journal entries as directed prioritize assigned work load to most efficiently meet deadlines and work with supervisor to evaluate best practices for analytical review
- Incumbent continually seeks to make suggestions offer solutions and act upon both internal and external customer needs concerns and priorities
Qualifications
- Two plus (2+) years of direct accounting experience is required
- Bachelor’s Degree; equivalent professional experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree
- GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Analytical and review skills
- Accounting concepts and theory
- Ability to work with and encourage others
- Ability to work independently while maintaining proactive communication with direct supervisor
- Knowledgeable in personal computer applications including spreadsheet (intermediate to advanced Excel preferred) and general ledger processing software (e.g. Lawson SAP etc.)
- Occasionally may need to travel to supported facilities - Travel would be during normal work hours
- Healthcare or hospital experience is strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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