Sr Accountant, Remote

Trinity Health; United States; Remote; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Day Shift, Full-time role in the United States. This position supports the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for assigned general ledger areas, with emphasis on GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities include assisting with audits, inter-company reconciliations, and year-end reporting, while identifying process improvements and ensuring timely financial analyses and statements for Health Ministry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience; HFMA certifications accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum three to five years experience in healthcare accounting or related field.
• Experience with US GAAP and financial analysis; experience researching and analyzing accounting issues.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with leaders from HM, Service Area, Trinity Health, and related entities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assists Manager with internal and external audits and periodic review of financial records and audit requirements.
• Responsible for inter-company billing, cash transfers, and reconciliation of inter-company balances with system office and other HM entities.
• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the accounting function; implements best practices.
• Prepares monthly accounting entries for the PeopleSoft G/L system and ensures timely input into ledgers.
• Researches and compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects and provides detailed financial analyses and summaries.

Skills

US GAAP experience

Financial analysis

Audit support

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

HFMA certifications accepted in lieu of degree

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Senior Accountant

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 preferred
• Healthcare exposure preferred.
• Fixed Assets exposure preferred.

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.