Sr. Accountant

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the general ledger, intercompany settlements, and bank reconciliations as part of the Accounting and Reporting Operations team. This hybrid, full-time role offers a day-shift schedule in a healthcare environment.

The role includes preparing monthly journal entries, performing account analyses, and aiding the monthly close. Oracle ERP and Oracle ARCS are used for close and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare accounting processes and month-end close procedures.
• Ability to perform complex ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience with intercompany settlements and cross-entity accounting.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Accounting & Journal Entries: Prepare and enter monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Intercompany & Settlement: Review intercompany transactions and balances, investigate discrepancies, and support monthly intercompany settlements.
• In-House Bank & General Ledger Reconciliation: Review in-house bank transactions and reconcile to the general ledger, resolving variances.
• Financial Reporting & Account Analysis: Perform monthly account analyses and reconciliations, investigate fluctuations, document processes.

Skills

Healthcare accounting knowledge

Month-end close

Intercompany reconciliation

Data analytics

Executive communication

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience

5 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Oracle ARCS

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN | Hybrid

Department: Accounting and Reporting Operations

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• General Ledger Accounting & Journal Entries: Prepare and enter monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
• Intercompany & Settlement: Review intercompany transactions and balances, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and support monthly intercompany settlements to ensure accurate and timely recording across entities.
• In-House Bank & General Ledger Reconciliation: Review in-house bank transactions and verify that activity is accurately posted and reconciled to the general ledger, researching and resolving variances as needed.
• Financial Reporting & Account Analysis: Perform monthly account analyses and reconciliations, investigate unusual fluctuations or discrepancies, and maintain appropriate documentation to support the monthly close process and financial reporting.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s): None Required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Accounting Fundamentals, Close & ERP Systems: Apply robust healthcare accounting knowledge to execute month-end close processes, complete complex ledger reconciliations, and manage monthly journal entries using Oracle and Oracle ARCS.
• Data Analytics, Communication & Intercompany Experience: Leverage strong analytical skills to manipulate complex healthcare data sets, manage intercompany reconciliations and revaluations, and deliver insights with executive presence to cross-functional leadership.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.