Accountant II

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking an Accountant II to assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring accurate ledger entries. The role covers daily, monthly, and year-end closing duties and may involve budgeting projects.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and typically 2 years of accounting experience. CPA licensure is recommended. The work is onsite in Little Rock, AR.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Recommended Certifications: CPA (Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy).
• Accounting experience: 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles balance sheet accounts to the general ledger for month- and year-end processes.
• Maintains account reconciliations and journal entry procedures.
• Posts journal entries and prepares reports and schedules for month and year-end closings.
• Analyses journal entries and their impact on financial statements.
• Assists with budgeting processes and audit requests as needed.
• Suggests process improvements for assigned tasks.
• Tests system upgrades related to accounting duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA - Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC407080 Accounting Summary: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Onsite

Additional Information: The Accountant II position will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles accounts. Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly closing duties as well as other special projects as assigned. May assist with the development, completion, and publishing of the annual budget.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Recommended Education: Required Work Experience: Accounting - 2 years of experience Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

Responsibilities

1. Reconciles balance sheet accounts to the general ledger for monthly and year-end processes. Researches and resolves all difference within prescribed timeframes footnoting resolutions and expected date of resolution, when necessary.
2. Maintains account reconciliation, journal entry, and daily duty standard operating procedures.
3. Posts journal entries and prepares reports and schedules according to department month and year-end closing schedules. Analyzes journal entries and their impact on financial statements.
4. Assists in the detail review, analysis and preparation of financial statements and schedules.
5. Assists with budgeting process and audit requests as needed.
6. Recommends process improvements for assigned responsibilities or department processes.
7. Tests system upgrades and enhancements related to job duties.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Company Information

Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Testimonials

"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael – Business Operations Manager

"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda – Information Systems Analyst

"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy – Administrative Assistant

"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick – Supply Assistant