Supervisor, Accounting

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary The Supervisor of Accounting provides day-to-day work guidance for accounting team members and uses a combination of knowledge and experience to provide technical direction. Provides expertise through integrating Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational and team objectives. Job Description Must have working knowledge of accounting principles and standards. Requires comprehensive understanding of enterprise financial systems and interdependencies. Performs some staff work in his or her respective area of expertise, but primary role is formal leadership. Independently makes decisions relating to schedule, plans, and daily operations. Has latitude to balance work assignments of supervisees to manage workload. Motivates and empowers others and influences team decisions. Serves as a point of contact for complex issues and resolves issues escalated by staff. Identifies areas of opportunity for improvement and provides input on new approaches to improve efficiencies and add value to current processes. Incorporates cross-team integration and collaboration to support project planning and implementation. May provide input into strategic decisions and priorities. Participates in the development of employees. Conducts performance reviews and provides input on direct reports for Human Resources decisions such as hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions. Escalates staffing issues to senior leaders, as needed. Must have excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills. Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. Must demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail. Must understand relationships between all Sanford subsidiaries. Must be self-directed, autonomous and yet be able to work well with multiple individuals at all levels on a regular basis. Time management and interpersonal skills are essential. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related degree with an Accounting minor required. Accounting degree is preferred. Must have at least four years of related work experience, preferably in a healthcare environment. Must be self-directed, autonomous and yet be able to work well with multiple individuals at all levels on a regular basis. Must demonstrate leadership skills and abilities. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or other professional certification is desirable but not required. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.