Senior Accountant

Windom Area Health; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Windom Area Health is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, prepare reports, and ensure regulatory compliance for a Critical Access Hospital. The role supports budgeting, grant reporting, reimbursement, payroll accounting, general ledger management, and financial analysis.

The position emphasizes GAAP proficiency, healthcare finance understanding, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to promote financial stability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s in accounting or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years accounting experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with Medicare reimbursement, cost reporting, or CAH reimbursement methods desirable.
• Experience with governmental or nonprofit accounting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains property records in Asset Management and Project and Activity Accounting Modules.
• Cash management responsibilities.
• Annual financial audits coordination.
• Medicare Cost Report preparation and submission.
• Tax compliance and related reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Healthcare finance

Medicare regs

MS Office

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and supporting the financial operations of the Critical Access Hospital. This position assists with budgeting, grant reporting, reimbursement, payroll accounting, general ledger management, and financial analysis to promote the hospital's financial stability and regulatory compliance.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and supporting the financial operations of the Critical Access Hospital. This position assists with budgeting, grant reporting, reimbursement, payroll accounting, general ledger management, and financial analysis to promote the hospital's financial stability and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred in accounting or business-related field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Healthcare or hospital accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Medicare reimbursement, cost reporting, or Critical Access Hospital reimbursement methodologies is highly desirable.
• Experience with governmental or nonprofit accounting is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Understanding of healthcare finance and reimbursement principles.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Critical Access Hospital regulations are preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with hospital financial systems or ERP software preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintains property records in Asset Management and Project and Activity Accounting Modules
• Cash Management
• Annual Financial Audit
• Medicare Cost Report
• Tax Compliance

Employment Variables

Regular weekdays – on site.