Senior Accountant, Healthcare FinOps & Controls

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial records and support monthly and annual close processes. You will drive improvements across accounting functions, work with Workday, and partner with departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes reconciling accounts, supporting audits, and implementing automation to optimize accounting operations, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience; healthcare and not-for-profit experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated knowledge of accounting systems and database management.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with ERP systems and accounting automation or process improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Hospital's fixed asset accounting in Workday, including asset capitalization, depreciation, retirements, transfers, and reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage CIP accounting by monitoring project expenditures, reviewing capitalization criteria, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring timely transfer to fixed assets.
• Maintain accounting records for the El Camino Health Foundation, including recording transactions, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid expense schedules in Workday, record monthly amortization entries, and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring month-end journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and promptly investigate reconciling items.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes by completing assigned activities within deadlines.
• Coordinate areas of the annual external audit by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Develop, document, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within accounting functions; participate in system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Accounting automation

Job description

El Camino Health is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial records and support monthly and annual close processes. You will drive improvements across accounting functions, work with Workday, and partner with departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes reconciling accounts, supporting audits, and implementing automation to optimize accounting operations, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.