Accountant II

Accountant II

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

Work Arrangement: On-Site Department: Finance

Facility: University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation: Base Pay Range: $27.21 - $42.99 per hour, based on experience

About the Job

The Accountant II performs intermediate accounting duties, including the preparation of financial reports, analysis, and reconciliations. This role will support the finance team by overseeing more complex tasks, contributing to month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and hospital policies.

About MU Health Care

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, 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 seven 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.

Employee Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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 benefits here.

Detailed Job Description

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, ensuring all entries comply with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and hospital policies.

Perform complex account reconciliations, including general ledger, bank, and asset accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis.

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

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements by reviewing and analyzing account balances.

Contribute to the month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial statement preparation.

Coordinate and provide documentation for internal and external audits.

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

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 or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the Missouri Board of Accountancy or another state board.

Prior experience in a healthcare or hospital finance setting.

Strong understanding of hospital financial operations and billing 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 to 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.