Accountant

61000 SelectHealth Inc; Murray (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, Utah, is seeking an Entry-Level Accountant to support monthly closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting while strengthening internal controls. This hybrid role requires on-site presence on Tuesdays and offers the chance to learn from experienced finance professionals within a leading healthcare system.

You will prepare journal entries, assist month-end close, analyze variances, and review general ledger accounts, contributing to accurate financial data for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classification per GAAP.
• Assists in the month-end close and prepares entries for close review meetings.
• Reconciles and analyzes general ledger accounts.
• Explain variances to plan in assigned areas.
• Support audit schedules and other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Variance analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Job Description: Launch your accounting career with Intermountain Health! As an Entry-Level Accountant, you will play a key role in safeguarding organizational assets, supporting accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls. In this position, you will perform monthly accounting activities, complete account reconciliations, analyze financial data, and help ensure compliance with accounting standards. Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you will support assigned business units and contribute to the financial health and success of a leading healthcare organization.

Work Schedule Hybrid role – Position requires on-site presence on Tuesdays at office location Murray Core business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions

• Prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classification in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and policies and procedures.
• Assists in the month-end close, including the preparation of journal entries and participating in month-end close review meetings.
• Understands and explains variances to plan in assigned areas.
• Reconciles, analyzes, and reviews general ledger accounts.
• Accountable for timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• May assist with preparation of audit schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
• Accounting Preparation of journal entries
• Month-end close
• Reconciliations
• AnalysisVariance analysis and reporting
• Internal controls

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related business field is required. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Note: There are some employees without a degree in this role because they have been grandfathered as of 2006.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior accounting experience in healthcare industry, preferred
• Prior experience with Unclaimed Property and/or 1099s, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

Location

Location: SelectHealth - Murray

Work City: Murray

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $31.01 - $48.84

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment.

I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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