Accountant (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial and accounting operations of Bozeman Health and affiliates through journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, asset record keeping and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, fixed asset accounting, Foundation accounting and health and benefit plan accounting. The Accountant maintains financial integrity by ensuring timely and accurate reporting, supporting capital procurement and tracking, leading and validating the annual physical inventory process and serving as an accounting process support expert to leaders and teams throughout the organization. This position is also responsible for workpaper and data support in the annual budgeting, auditing and regulatory reporting functions across the health system. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Two (2) years of accounting experience. Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA). One (1) year of healthcare experience. Essential Job Functions In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations. Asset Management tracking, reconciliation, and reporting. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions and balance sheet accounts. Lead year-end physical inventory process and validation. Compile Foundation accounting records and produce financial reports. Maintain health and benefit plan records and reporting. Prepare and assist with audit and budget workpapers. Other accounting functions to support the needs of the Finance team. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork. Schedule Requirements This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs. Physical Requirements Lifting (Rarely - 30 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people. Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination. Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms. Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints. Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability. Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling. Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials. Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow. Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bozeman Health