Accountant - Ledger & Financial Analysis Expert

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking an Accountant responsible for accurate general ledger postings and financial analyses. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to annual audits and maintain compliance with accounting standards.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and proficiency in Excel are required, alongside a preference for general accounting experience. The position is in a standard office environment, focusing on meticulous financial management and customer service within the Clinic's finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Excel experience is mandatory.
• Previous general accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete financial analyses requested by finance leadership.
• Perform yearly audits and maintain fixed asset systems.
• Prepare timely financial reports and journal entries.

Skills

Financial analysis

General ledger maintenance

Excel proficiency

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Description

The Accountant is responsible for contributing to the Clinic’s Accounting & Finance team by completing timely and accurate general ledger postings, work papers and analyses. Additionally, contributing to special projects as a finance subject matter expert as needed will be required.

Job Description

The Accountant is responsible for contributing to the Clinic’s Accounting & Finance team by completing timely and accurate general ledger postings, work papers and analyses. Additionally, contributing to special projects as a finance subject matter expert as needed will be required.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Senior Accounting Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Complete financial analyses requested by physicians, finance leadership, or others.
• Complete cost accounting analyses of ancillary departments.
• General maintenance of fixed asset system.
• Contribute significantly to annual year end audit.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports.
• Complete timely and accurate recording of journal entries, including the development and maintenance of comprehensible and accurate support
• Complete timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analyses
• Provide insightful analysis of balance sheet accounts through reconciliation
• Maintain a proficient understand of general ledger structure & function
• Uphold a standard of professionalism and sound judgement at all times in decision making
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• General accounting experience preferred.
• Excel experience required.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

• CPA a plus
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• May require educational and/or professional seminars or conferences.
• Confidentiality required.
• Must exercise good human relation skills in all associations with other departments.
• Must behave in professional manner at all times.
  
  

Working Environment

• Normal office environment
  
  

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA4