Staff Accountant, Finance

Financial AnalystThis position focuses on preparing and reviewing financial records, reports, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial information. The role also includes analyzing budgets and financial results, supporting audits and regulatory reporting, handling banking and credit card transactions, and identifying ways to improve financial processes. It requires working with managers and other departments, answering financial questions, documenting procedures, and helping maintain strong financial controls.SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week SHIFT: DaysESSENTIAL DUTIESPrepares and reviews journal entries, month-end supporting detail and financial statements.Prepares financial reviews and reconciliations, using both standard and ad hoc reporting tools to analyze source data.Performs monthly variance analysis, accounting and accounting balancing.Takes a lead role in completing audit work papers.Takes a lead role in working with other departmental staff and departmental managers to prepare budget for multiple entities and responds to questions from managers.Complete regulatory reporting for areas assigned.Assists with banking transactions as needed.Analyze and process partner and departmental credit card transactions.Monitor, analyze and report unclaimed property to appropriate states.Analyzes financial processes and opportunities to improve system financial performance.Understands Finance systems and is able to design reports.Responds to questions and explains procedures to other departmental staff. Completes special projects, pro forma financial analyses as assigned.Assists with process improvement initiatives.Documents processes and provides updates as needed.Works with others across the organization to ensure procedures are adequate to ensure proper internal and external controls of financial data.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBA in Accounting with two years' experience in accounting.Bachelors or Associates Degree in related field will be considered, with five years relative experience.CERTIFICATION/LICENSURECPA designation a plus, but not requiredOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to think independently desired, but could be developed on the job.Ability to adhere to deadlines and switch tasks frequently as necessary.Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, directors and other departmental personnel.Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be familiar have experience with automated accounting systems and be proficient in Excel and Word, Or other spreadsheet application. Knowledge of word processing software is helpful.PAY RANGE:$61,173.09 - $94,818.29Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesAt Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women