Senior Accountant

Saint Luke's Health System; Home Township (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit health system is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to ensure financial integrity and compliance. This remote position involves coordinating complex accounting functions, analyzing financial results, and mentoring junior accountants. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and relevant experience. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of applicable experience in accounting.
• Experience in healthcare or nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex accounting functions including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review financial results for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff accountants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

At Saint Luke’s, our commitment to providing exceptional, compassionate care begins with the strength of our team—including our Accounting and Finance professionals. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance department. This role is instrumental in supporting the financial integrity of Saint Luke’s and its affiliated entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and transparency in all accounting operations.

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute complex accounting functions across the health system, including journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, and monthly/annual financial statement preparation in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Review and analyze financial results, identifying unusual or significant variances to ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and fairly stated.

• Manage and complete accounting areas that require a high degree of judgment or complexity, under the guidance of the Director of Accounting and Accounting Manager.

• Provide daily guidance, training, and mentorship to staff accountants to support professional development and maintain high team performance.

• Collaborate with departments across the health system to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data that supports strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with relevant experience.

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks; healthcare or nonprofit accounting experience preferred.

• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

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Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: 3-5 years; Bachelor’s Degree

Company Information

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.