Senior Accountant: Hospital Finance & Close Expert

Hannibal Regional Hospital; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannibal Regional Hospital is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The role supports the Accounting Supervisor, Manager, and Controller to ensure timely, accurate financial information.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business is required.
• Five years of progressive accounting experience required; healthcare or acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, identify trends and variances, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of hospital financial operations, including budgeting, reimbursement, and cost accounting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform general ledger accounting functions.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and financial analyses.
• Support audit preparation and budgeting processes.
• Assist in financial reporting and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource to Accounting staff and support Supervisors and Controller.

Skills

GL accounting

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Financial analysis

Audit preparation

Budgeting support

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Hannibal Regional Hospital is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The role supports the Accounting Supervisor, Manager, and Controller to ensure timely, accurate financial information.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare.