Financial Analyst - Sioux Falls, SD

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with managers and senior leadership on monthly productivity and variance remediation, and to coordinate annual operating budgets. The role also handles month-end close, reviewing financial data, and preparing journal entries to ensure accuracy.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, at least two years of experience, and strong Excel skills. CPA/CMA is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, healthcare administration, or related field required.
• Two years of experience required.
• CPA, CMA or other professional certification is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers, directors, and senior leadership on monthly productivity and remediation of variances.
• Coordinate annual operating budgets and month-end closing processes, including journal entries and accuracy checks.
• Review financial data for accuracy and reporting, maintaining management systems and data integrity.
• Evaluate financial impact of new programs and projects, and prepare projections for building initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

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: $27.50 - $44.00

Union Position

No

Summary

The overall function of the Financial Analyst role is the collaboration with managers, directors, and senior leadership on monthly productivity and remediation of variances, along with coordination on and completion of annual operating budgets. Responsible for month end closing cycle, including reviewing financial information, journal entries, and reviewing for accuracy.

Job Description

Other responsibilities within role include, but are not limited to: maintaining and reporting of management systems, reviewing all financial data for accuracy. Collaborates with accounting staff for fair financial representation. Maintains various departmental statistical and financial data. Projects may include evaluating the financial impact of new programs, preparing projections for new building projects, and other projects. Basic understanding of accounting principles and standards is required. The Financial Analyst is a professional role and must demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines, as well as taking the initiative in own professional development. Ability to interpret complex financial and accounting data. Must be self directed, autonomous and yet be able to work in an interdependent role. Must have excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills to collaborate with managers. Attention to detail is essential. Work must be well documented. Must be able to communicate with all level of management and employees, both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate computer skills, especially Excel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, healthcare administration, or related field required. Two years of experience required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or other professional certification is preferred, but not required.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Disability Accommodation

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