Senior Accountant – Healthcare Finance & Analytics

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Missouri seeks a Senior Accountant to lead complex accounting activities, prepare and analyze financial statements, and ensure GAAP compliance. You will partner with leaders across the organization to drive accurate reporting, budgeting, and process improvements, supporting mission-driven patient care.

The role is hybrid, with standard hours Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and a one-hour driving distance requirement to the Mission Hill office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Five years' experience in accounting (Healthcare preferred).
• Experience with GAAP and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex journal entries and other accounting activities using in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge.
• Produces financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and prepares narrative explanations of financial statements.
• Prepares and reviews complex audit and/or tax work papers.
• Analyzes and prepares accurate and timely project budgets for both operating and capital budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Computer skills

SAP S/4HANA

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Financial statement analysis

AR invoicing

GAAP

Account reconciliations

Healthcare accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

SSM Health in Missouri seeks a Senior Accountant to lead complex accounting activities, prepare and analyze financial statements, and ensure GAAP compliance. You will partner with leaders across the organization to drive accurate reporting, budgeting, and process improvements, supporting mission-driven patient care.

The role is hybrid, with standard hours Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and a one-hour driving distance requirement to the Mission Hill office.