Sr Accountant, Hybrid (Remote considered)

Trinity Health; Livonia (MI); Remote; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for the general ledger, perform account reconciliations, and prepare financial statements for the Health Ministry and Market R2R shared services area. The role requires strong problem solving, attention to detail, and knowledge of US GAAP.

You will engage with leaders across Trinity Health and collaborate on audits, tax filings, and process improvements to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance required.
• Experience with US GAAP and financial analysis.
• Healthcare accounting background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly general ledger entries and supporting documentation for assigned entities.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts on a timely basis.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including federal grants and other regulatory reporting.
• Support year-end financial reporting and year-end audit work papers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency in accounting workflows.
• Provide financial analytics and data visualizations to support leadership decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with leaders across Trinity Health and related entities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Posting

Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for assigned areas of the general ledger; general ledger account analysis and reconciliations and financial statements for the Health Ministry (“HM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services area. The Senior Accountant is expected to demonstrate problem solving skills as related to healthcare financial operations and an understanding of external, regulatory, payor and other forces impacting health care financial operations including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and other regulatory reporting requirements, IRS regulations, etc. Maintains awareness of new industry developments and standards.

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with leaders from HM, Service Area, Trinity Health, and related entities and exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality. Responds to requests for information.


• Assists Manager with work relating to both internal and external audits, the periodic review of financial records, and financial statements including Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (grants; “Uniform Guidance” or “Single Audit”) and other RHM specific audit requirements.


• Responsible for timely implementation of agreed upon audit recommendations related to areas of responsibility. Assists in annual 990 and other tax returns and accumulation of financial information to support community benefit reporting. Assists in preparation of sales and use tax reporting, local personal property tax reporting, annual escheatment of unclaimed property reporting, mandatory government surveys and others related reporting. Completes inter-company billing, cash transfers, and reconciles inter-company balances with system office and other HMs.


• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the accounting function. Implements best practices and streamlines workflows to improve overall effectiveness and accuracy.


• Completes special projects, financial analysis, and research.


• Demonstrates the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a diverse, fast paced environment.


• Demonstrates excellent customer service.


• Prepares monthly accounting entries, including support, for input into the PeopleSoft G/L system (or current general ledger system) for entities and accounts assigned in accordance with established timelines.


• Keeps manager informed timely of any significant changes or decisions required.


• Reconciles, analyzes & adjusts general ledger accounts in accordance with established timelines.


• Ensures accurate detail supports workpaper reconciliations.


• Meets all deadlines in a timely and proficient manner.


• Notifies manager when issues are identified.


• Investigates potential causes and solutions under the advisement of manager.


• Assists with completion of year-end financial reporting package and preparation of year-end audit work papers as assigned.


• Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts. Provides Financial Analytics including performing various analyses, developing correlations between actual results, prior month, prior year, & annual plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.


• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience, such as a long tenure in health care accounting and/or HFMA certifications accepted in lieu of degree requirement.


• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years experience.


• Experience working with US GAAP and conducting financial analysis including experience in researching and analyzing accounting issues.

Additional Qualifications

• CPA and Healthcare exposure preferred.

Essential Functions

All of the SASS Function Area s will include these essential functions. Do not edit the statements.

Our Trinity Health Culture:

Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus:

Provides administrative support services & engages in activities that enhance or improve coordination, preparation, & flow of the department processes & core work. Plans & organizes workflow & prioritizing customer needs. Develop, implement, & maintain job-related records. Maintains procedural standards as appropriate for role.

Process Focus:

Utilizes multiple system applications for data collection & management. Knows, understands & incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge. Collaborate on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient and/or customer experience.

Communication:

Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes, addresses &/or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts

Environment:

Performs work in a caring, collaborative & safe manner. Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards. Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others. Self-monitors & initiates corrections and/or seeks assistance or guidance when needed. Embraces new ideas & cultural differences.

Maintains a working knowledge

of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures, guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Hourly Pay Range:

$32.52 - $48.78

The above statements provide a representative description of the nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to positions within this job description. This is not an exhaustive list of functions, conditions, and duties; other job-related tasks may be required. Additional detail may be provided by policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, standards, and other communications. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran