Senior Accountant

Newman Regional Health; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Assistance

Generous paid time off

KPERS Retirement

Identity Theft Protection Discounts

Life Insurance options

Long and short-term disability

Flex Spending Account

Accident and Cancer coverage

Job summary

Newman Regional Health in Emporia seeks a Senior Accountant for a full-time role, Monday to Friday. You will prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist in financial reporting.

This role demands a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a preference for prior accounting or healthcare experience. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are available, along with unique perks like Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Previous accounting experience preferred.
• Healthcare accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain supporting schedules for financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Support budget preparation and financial forecasting activities.
• Provide financial data and analysis to the Controller.
• Support accounting functions related to Medicare and Medicaid.
• Assist with cost report preparation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Support cash management activities and bank reconciliations.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting experience

Healthcare accounting experience

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PDF management

Scanning software

Accounting systems

CPA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Senior Accountant (Full Time)
Job types: Non-Clinical Positions

This is a Full Time Monday - Friday position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analyses
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and financial forecasting activities
• Provide financial data and analysis to the Controller as requested
• Support accounting functions related to Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer settlements
• Assist with cost report preparation and supporting schedules
• Apply healthcare accounting standards and reimbursement methodologies
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), hospital policies, and applicable regulations
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation
• Support cash management activities, bank recociliations, and cash forecasting
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Provide backup support for other finance department functions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Previous accounting experience preferred
• Healthcare accounting experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word required
• Experience with PDF management, scanning software, and accounting systems preferred
• CPA certification preferred but not required

At NRH, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous paid time off including extended illness benefit
• KPERS Retirement
• Identity Theft Protection Discounts
• Life Insurance options
• Long and short-term disability
• Flex Spending Account
• Accident and Cancer coverage

About Newman Regional Health:

Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving he health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.