Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team.

Shift: Full time Day shift

Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values. In addition, Fort HealthCare has been recognized nationally as a Top Workplace for Nursing 2026.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make. Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered. Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The Staff Accountant performs bookkeeping, financial analysis, audit, and budget functions in connection with maintaining the financial records of the hospital.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Maintains cash and accounts receivable reconciliations daily.
• Reconciles monthly bank account for Fort HealthCare.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly and annual basis.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Prepares work papers for the annual audit.
• Participates in and supports the preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepares the WHA Industry Monitoring Report monthly and other surveys as they come due.
• Assists in preparation of Medicare cost report supporting workpapers.
• Generates monthly reports, Manhour Budget Report, Price Volume Variance.
• Serves as backup to the accounts payable specialist.
• Maintains all certifications & licenses required for this position, if applicable.

Requirements of this position include:

• Associates degree required
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Minimum 4 years' accounting experience, with Associate's Degree
• Minimum 1 year accounting experience, with Bachelor's Degree
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, & other software programs
• Read, speak, write, and understand English
• General ledger software experience preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Daycare
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Comprehensive Wellness Plan
• Life insurance
• Pharmacy discount
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Employee gym

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.