Senior Financial Accountant

Beloit Health System – Senior Accountant (Finance Team) Shift: First Schedule: 8a - 5p Hours per week: 40 Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible Department: Finance The Senior Accountant supports the Finance Department by performing advanced accounting functions and maintaining the integrity of Beloit Health System's general ledger. Performs a critical role in financial statement generation for management and leadership, and defends statements during accounting audits. Submits and files required federal and state forms and responds to miscellaneous financial requests. Plays an integral role in budget development and annual planning. The Senior Accountant will prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and leadership, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries. The Senior Accountant will support the month‑end and year‑end close process, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, intercompany balances, and sub‑ledger to general ledger agreement. In addition, the Senior Accountant will: Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget and long‑range financial plan, including compilation of departmental inputs and variance analysis. Prepare and file required federal and state regulatory forms and reports, including IRS filings, cost reports, and other compliance‑related submissions as assigned. Support external and internal audit processes by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing documentation to substantiate financial statement balances and estimates. Perform analysis of financial results, identifying and explaining variances to budget and prior year; prepare narrative summaries for leadership review. Assist in the evaluation and optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems; serve as a departmental resource for system‑related questions and coordinate with department managers on budget questions, expense coding, and financial policy compliance. Support preparation of board‑level financial presentations and materials and maintain documentation. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Minimum three (3) years of progressive healthcare accounting experience required; Health System accounting experience preferred. Experience with ERP financial systems required; Microsoft Dynamics GP experience a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling). Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines, including month‑end close, audits, and regulatory filings while maintaining strict confidentiality of financial data. Reporting Relationship: Finance Director The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr beloithealthsystem