Accounting Analyst - Finance - Salary (62185)

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Accounting Analyst ensures the accurate and timely general ledger and period end closings, assists with the preparation of financial statements and forecasts, participates in the budget process as needed.  Is responsible for analyzing and assisting in maintaining the general ledger accounting system by applying proper principles of accounting and appropriate accounting control procedures.  Supports requirements for the external financial and reimbursement audits.  Understands and prepares the form 990 workpapers.  Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

1. Assists Director with monthly preparation of financial statements for the hospitals and foundation and line item fluctuations.
2. Reconciles assigned asset and liability accounts on a monthly basis and performs analytics.
3. Prepares journal entries for posting in general ledger.
4. Assists with the annual budget process.
5. Maintains statistic spreadsheets.
6. Assists with troubleshooting for Meditech accounts payable, the archiving system and EDI.
7. Assists with external reporting and forecasts.
8. Supports audit requirements for external financial and reimbursement audits.
9. Understands and prepares the form 990 workpapers.
10. Assists with training and support of entry level Accountants and Financial Analysts.
11. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous accounting experience preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

• Knowledge of Meditech and Strata financial modules desired and Microsoft office required.

Compensation Details:  Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
 

Benefits:  Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.  To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:  Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.  This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.