Accountant

Children's Wisconsin; West Allis, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking an Accountant to support monthly close, journal entries, and financial reporting. You will prepare reconcilations, analyze variances, and assist with audits and regulatory filings while partnering with operational leaders.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years of accounting experience. Remote work is available with periodic on-site participation in the Milwaukee area to support special projects and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist in audit and tax workpapers and month-end close processes.
• Support annual budgeting and variance analysis for assigned entities.
• Generate and analyze financial statements and reports for leadership.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday ERP Platform

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

Join Children’s Wisconsin as an Accountant and play a key role in supporting our mission by delivering accurate financial reporting, meaningful analysis, and trusted accounting expertise that help ensure the financial strength of the organization while supporting exceptional care for children and families.

Location: Remote, but candidates must be local to the Milwaukee area and available to come on-site as needed for special projects and meetings.

What you will do:

Performs a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned entities within Children's Hospital & Health System. Completes supporting documentation to ensure proper monthly and year end reporting. Maintains appropriate records and reconciliations of supporting detail. Enters various journal entries, reconciles general ledger accounts and may prepare non-patient billings and posts receivables using the Accounts Receivable/Billing function within Workday ERP Platform.

Essential Functions

Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including but not limited to revenue recognition, cash receipts, accruals for unpaid invoices, prepaid expense amortization, and account reclassifications. Ensure all entries are completed accurately and in accordance with the monthly close schedule. Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger balance sheet accounts, including non-patient accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other asset and liability accounts. Assist in the preparation of audit and tax workpapers for annual audits and regulatory filings. Develop and maintain supporting schedules used by financial leadership to review month-end financial results. Analyze and explain variances in revenue and expenses for assigned departments or entities. Serves as a backup for the preparation of GAAP- compliant financial statements for assigned entities including statements of operations, balance sheets, cash flow, and changes in net assets. Prepare accounting adjustments for supplier invoices in Workday, collaborating with operational leaders to understand transactions and determine appropriate corrections. Partner with operational leaders to resolve issues related to requisitions and purchase orders, including system setup discrepancies. Manage third party agreements by understanding contract terms, ensuring proper system setup, coordinating billing, and supporting cash application processes. Generates monthly aging report and assists in follow up of outstanding items. Utilize software tools, including spreadsheets and reporting systems, to compile, analyze, and present financial data.

Additional Essential Functions

Act as a financial resource for assigned entities by providing analysis, reporting, and ad hoc support as needed. Collaborate with managers and directors to assist in the development of the annual budget, including preparation of supporting documentation and workpapers. Completes special projects, as assigned.

What you will need:

Bachelor's Degree Major in Accounting or Finance required will consider candidates with commensurate accounting experience. 2+ years accounting related experience with demonstrated knowledge of EXCEL applications in a Windows environment and computerized financial reports required Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Analytical ability to resolve problems and recommend solutions for areas of responsibility. Requires excellent organizational skills to independently prioritize workload and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses: Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.