Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Full Time)
Job types: Non-Clinical Positions

This is a Full Time Monday - Friday position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analyses
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and financial forecasting activities
• Provide financial data and analysis to the Controller as requested
• Support accounting functions related to Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer settlements
• Assist with cost report preparation and supporting schedules
• Apply healthcare accounting standards and reimbursement methodologies
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), hospital policies, and applicable regulations
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation
• Support cash management activities, bank recociliations, and cash forecasting
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Provide backup support for other finance department functions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Previous accounting experience preferred
• Healthcare accounting experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word required
• Experience with PDF management, scanning software, and accounting systems preferred
• CPA certification preferred but not required

At NRH, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous paid time off including extended illness benefit
• KPERS Retirement
• Identity Theft Protection Discounts
• Life Insurance options
• Long and short-term disability
• Flex Spending Account
• Accident and Cancer coverage

About Newman Regional Health:

Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving he health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.