ACCOUNTANT, SENIOR (565)

Memorial Home Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to support the general ledger application. You will perform detailed financial analyses and assist in preparing financial statements, feasibility studies, and other financial research projects in a dynamic healthcare environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance along with at least three years of accounting/finance experience; MBA/CPA preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required.
• Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead financial analyst support for the general ledger application.
• Maintain detailed financial analyses and assist in preparing financial statements, feasibility studies, and other financial research projects.
• Ensure departmental deadlines are met and support attainment of goals.
• Review data for accuracy and present clear recommendations based on analysis.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

MBA preferred

Job description

Full time$29.44 - $45.64Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, serves Memorial Health System management or one of its affiliates management by providing lead financial analyst support for the general ledger application by maintaining various detailed financial analysis and assisting in the preparation of financial statements, feasibility studies, and other financial research projects, as required. Assure that established departmental deadlines are met as well as provide assistance and support to attain departmental goals and objectives. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. To review Memorial’s Benefits click here: Benefits – Memorial HRHighlights & BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Memorial ChildcareMental Health ServicesGrowth OpportunitiesContinuing EducationLocal and National DiscountsPet InsuranceMedical, Dental, VisionFlexible Spending Account401(k)Life Insurance and Voluntary BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program and Colleague WellnessAdoption AssistanceRequired ExperienceEducation: · Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required. · Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance required, preferably in the healthcare setting. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Experience with personal computers and software (including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook). · Must be able to work in a fast changing environment. · Possess good analytical skills and good human relation skills. · Shows initiative to inquire, review, follow up, investigate, to take the lead on projects, etc. · Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, tax issues, etc. · Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy. Candidate should be able to recognize inaccurate numbers and have the ability to independently resolve errors and determine resolutions. · Strong understanding of journal entries along with P/L or B/S effects of entries. · Must possess ability to compile data, analyze and develop recommendations along with clear presentation of analysis. · Strong communication and presentation skills required.Springfield, IL Move left Move right Move up Move down+ Zoom in- Zoom outHome Jump left by 75%End Jump right by 75%Page Up Jump up by 75%Page Down Jump down by 75%Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.Sorry, we have no imagery here.To activate drag with keyboard, press Alt + Enter. Once in keyboard drag state, use the arrow keys to move the marker. To complete the drag, press the Enter key. To cancel, press Escape.Keyboard shortcutsMap Data Map data 2026Map data 2026100 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial unitsTermsReport a map error