SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Department: Hospital Controller - Finance

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $63,772.80 - $104,020.80 per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Accountant prepares, reviews, and approves accounting transactions of a complex nature. This role will prepare and analyze financial reports, recommend and implement changes in accounting policies and procedures, and assist in the maintenance of the MU Health Care accounting system.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintain the general ledger in conformance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and governmental accounting standards.

Prepare and review journal entries, accounting transactions, and related

analyses, including variance analysis of budget versus actual results for

assigned areas, providing explanations of the causes for material variances.

Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts.

Prepare complex analysis of financial statements or supplemental reports for the Controller's Office.

Maintain accounting software structure, including daily budget and system

maintenance error resolution to ensure appropriate account codes are used on accounting entries.

Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, providing accurate financial data and analysis.

Coordinate and provide documentation for internal and external audits.

Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Provide guidance and training to entry- and intermediate-level accounting staff.

Work closely with other departments to ensure financial data is accurate and aligns with hospital objectives.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department

documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Five (5) years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related area.

One (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the Missouri Board of Accountancy or

another state board.

Previous experience in a healthcare accounting role, with knowledge of hospital financial operations, billing, and reimbursement processes.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring

department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.