Accountant Sr

UnityPoint Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Senior Accountant to lead month-end close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and provide insightful analysis for decision-making.

You will mentor accounting staff and collaborate with corporate and affiliate teams to improve processes and internal controls, while supporting audits and budget development.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• MBA or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in accounting/finance; healthcare finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads month-end close and financial reporting, analyzing statements and variances.
• Reviews Staff Accountant work, journals, and reconciliations ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Supports corporate departments and affiliates with budgets, analysis, and reporting.
• Oversees financial systems and data integrations across Accounting, Payroll, and expense accounting.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Prepares and presents financial reports, budgets, KPIs, and audit results to leadership.
• Coordinates audit activities and mentors accounting staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Subsystem integrations

Job description

Overview

Accountant Sr, leads month-end close activities and financial reporting, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely accounting records. This role serves as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for corporate and affiliate teams, providing financial analysis, interpreting results against established benchmarks, and delivering insights that support informed business decisions. Responsibilities include overseeing key financial processes and internal controls, preparing and explaining budgets and financial statements, identifying opportunities for process and financial system improvements, and supporting compliance and audit activities. Additionally, this position provides guidance, mentorship, and structure to accounting team members and interns.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Leads month-end close and financial reporting, analyzing financial statements, investigating variances, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting.
• Reviews Staff Accountant work, prepares journal entries, maintains balance sheet reconciliations, and ensures compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Supports corporate departments and affiliates with budget preparation, financial analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting.
• Oversees financial systems and data integrations across Accounting, Payroll, and expense accounting, including system upgrades, testing, and enhancements.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and system functionality.
• Prepares and presents financial reports, budgets, key performance indicators, and audit results to executive leadership and governing bodies.
• Coordinates audit activities, supports special projects, resolves accounting inquiries, and provides training, guidance, and mentorship to accounting staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of professional experience in accounting and/or finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: MBA or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience: Three years of experience working in a large organization, including ERP systems and subsystem integrations.
• Industry Experience: Three years of experience in healthcare finance.