Accountant - Treasury

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a full-time Accountant to maintain GAAP-based financial records, perform month-end closings, and prepare journal entries with supporting documentation. You will generate reports on financial performance for internal and external use, reconcile ledgers, and ensure accuracy while collaborating with the accounting and other departments.

Required are a bachelor's in accounting/finance, accounting minor preferred, and two years of experience; advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related degree with an Accounting minor required. Accounting degree preferred.
• Two years of experience is preferred.
• Must be fluent in Excel; must be able to accurately create and consistently use advanced formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GAAP-based financial records and perform month-end closing.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile the general ledger, and ensure accuracy.
• Create reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
• Collaborate with accounting and other departments to ensure integrity of financial information.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Sanford Business Center Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 2200 E Benson Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

Job Summary

The Accountant provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management, with work generally consisting of day-to-day transactions. Maintains financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational standards. Completes month-end closing cycle and reconciliation responsibilities. Compiles, organizes, and retains adequate supporting documentation. Prepares accurate journal entries, reconciles the general ledger, and resolves discrepancies as appropriate and in a timely manner. Independently obtains necessary reports and supporting documentation to complete work. Implements internal controls to mitigate errors. Communicates with colleagues in accounting department and other departments as needed to assure the integrity of financial information and accuracy of related deliverables.

Demonstrates working knowledge of financial systems and procedures relevant to the enterprise and its subsidiaries; utilizes appropriate systems to update and report consolidated financial results. Creates reports on organization's financial performance for internal and external use. Navigates financial systems autonomously. Demonstrates a full understanding of accounting and finance transaction cycles with the ability to identify interdependencies and relationships among systems and subsidiaries. Requires systems thinking and independent decision-making, seeks guidance and escalates issues to leadership when appropriate.

Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills and be able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively, with minimal direction but seeks guidance where needed. Must demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail. Must be fluent in Excel; must be able to accurately create and consistently use advanced formulas and pivot tables, while also streamlining and improving processes. Presents a professional demeanor in interactions with colleagues and in communications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related degree with an Accounting minor required. Accounting degree preferred.

Two years of experience is preferred.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272563
Job Function: Finance
Featured: No