Senior Financial Accountant

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD, part of Beloit Health System, is seeking a knowledgeable Senior Accountant to join their Finance Team in Beloit, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will manage the integrity of the general ledger, assist in monthly financial statement preparation, and support compliance with accounting regulations. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and experience in healthcare accounting. The position offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff and participate in the annual budgeting process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Minimum three years of progressive healthcare accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP financial systems required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and post journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Support external and internal audit processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

ERP financial systems knowledge

Healthcare accounting experience

Communication

Organization and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Beloit Health System is looking to add Senior Accountant to our Finance Team!

• Shift: First
• Schedule: 8a - 5p
• Hours per week: 40
• Benefits Status: Eligible
• Department: Finance

The Senior Accountant supports the Finance Department by performing advanced accounting functions and maintaining the integrity of Beloit Health System's general ledger. Performs a critical role in financial statement generation for management and leadership, and defends statements during accounting audits. Submits and files required federal and state forms and responds to miscellaneous financial requests. Plays an integral role in budget development and annual planning.

• Maintain and ensure the integrity of Beloit Health System's general ledger, including review and posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP and organizational policy.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and leadership, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, intercompany balances, and sub-ledger to general ledger agreement.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget and long-range financial plan, including compilation of departmental inputs and variance analysis.
• Prepare and file required federal and state regulatory forms and reports, including IRS filings, cost reports, and other compliance-related submissions as assigned.
• Support external and internal audit processes by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing documentation to substantiate financial statement balances and estimates.
• Perform analysis of financial results, identifying and explaining variances to budget and prior year; prepare narrative summaries for leadership review.
• Assist in the evaluation and optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems; serve as a departmental resource for system-related questions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as directed by the Finance Director.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as requested by Finance Director or CFO.
• Coordinate with department managers on budget questions, expense coding, and financial policy compliance.
• Support preparation of board-level financial presentations and materials.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
• Cross-train on other Finance Department functions to support continuity during staffing changes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive healthcare accounting experience required; Health System accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP financial systems required; Microsoft Dynamics GP experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines, including month-end close, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial data, payroll information, and other sensitive organizational records.
• Adhere to Beloit Health System financial policies, accounting standards (GAAP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuing professional education and remain current on changes in accounting standards, healthcare finance regulations, and ERP systems.
• Available to support urgent financial requests, audit inquiries, or deadline-driven tasks outside of standard scheduled hours as needed.
• Reporting Relationship: Finance Director
• Supervisory Responsibilities: May provide guidance and mentorship to Staff Accountants and accounting support personnel as assigned.

Behavior and Attitude

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.