Accountant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Prepares and reviews journal entries and financial statements.
* Prepares financial reviews and reconciliations, using both standard and ad hoc reporting tools to analyze source data.
* Perform accounting and accounting balancing for basic level accounting issues.
* Prepare audit workpapers.
* Works with other departmental staff and departmental managers to prepare budget for multiple entities and responds to questions from managers and directors.
* Complete regulatory reporting for areas assigned.
* Analyzes financial processes and opportunities to improve system financial performance.
* Completes special projects, pro forma financial analyses as assigned.
* Assists other Accountants and Directors as needed.
* Banking transaction assistance as needed.
* Works with others across the organization to ensure procedures are adequate to ensure proper internal and external controls of financial data.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BA in Accounting. Associates in Accounting or Bachelor's in related field will be considered, with two years relative experience, two of which have been in healthcare.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
CPA designation a plus, but not required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Driver's License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to think independently desired but could be developed on the job.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and other departmental personnel.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be familiar with automated accounting systems and proficient in Excel and Word. or other spreadsheet application. Knowledge of word processing software is helpful.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
Non-Specific Task

INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients, family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to operate a keyboard repetitively; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include constant close vision and frequent ability to adjust focus, particularly as it relates to computer screens.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
This job has no supervisory responsibilities

SUPERVISES

Finance Manager or Director.