Accountant - Treasury

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking an Accountant to join our accounting team. You will perform month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, reconcile the general ledger, and strengthen internal controls across the organization.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (Accounting minor preferred) and experience with GAAP, finance reporting, and advanced Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Accounting minor preferred.
• Two years of accounting experience preferred.
• EEO/AA employer; accommodation available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Completes month-end closing cycle and reconciliation responsibilities.
• Prepares accurate journal entries and reconciles the general ledger.
• Implements internal controls to mitigate errors and ensures data integrity.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field with Accounting minor

Job description

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.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00 Union Position: No

Department Details 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.

Job Description

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.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.