Accountant Staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepares and reviews journal entries, month-end supporting detail and financial statements.
* Prepares financial reviews and reconciliations, using both standard and ad hoc reporting tools to analyze source data.
* Performs monthly variance analysis, accounting and accounting balancing.
* Takes a lead role in completing audit work papers.
* Takes a lead role in working with other departmental staff and departmental managers to prepare budget for multiple entities and responds to questions from managers.
* Complete regulatory reporting for areas assigned.
* Assists with banking transactions as needed.
* Analyze and process partner and departmental credit card transactions.
* Monitor, analyze and report unclaimed property to appropriate states.
* Analyzes financial processes and opportunities to improve system financial performance.
* Understands Finance systems and is able to design reports.
* Responds to questions and explains procedures to other departmental staff.
* Completes special projects, pro forma financial analyses as assigned.
* Assists with process improvement initiatives.
* Documents processes and provides updates as needed.
* Works with others across the organization to ensure procedures are adequate to ensure proper internal and external controls of financial data.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BA in Accounting with two years' experience in accounting with a minimum of two years experience in healthcare. Bachelors or Associates Degree in related field will be considered, with five years relative experience, two of which have been in healthcare.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
CPA designation a plus, but not required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Driver's License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to think independently desired, but could be developed on the job. Ability to adhere to deadlines and switch tasks frequently as necessary.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, directors and other departmental personnel.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be familiar have experience with automated accounting systems and be proficient in Excel and Word, Or other spreadsheet application. Knowledge of word processing software is helpful.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
Non-Specific Task

INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients, family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to operate a keyboard repetitively; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include constant close vision and frequent ability to adjust focus, particularly as it relates to computer screens.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

SUPERVISES
Finance Manager or Director.

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women