CommonSpirit Health
Sr Accountant
CommonSpirit Health, Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Position Summary-Accountant:
This position is responsible for reconciling analyzing creating journal entries and reconciliations and creating various tax filings for the general ledger accounts of various Dignity Health hospitals and related facilities.
Mission:
Dignity Health and Sponsoring congregations are committed to furthering the healing ministry of Jesus. Resources are dedicated to: delivering compassionate high-quality affordable health services; serving and advocating for our sisters and brothers who are poor and disenfranchised; and collaborating with others in the community to improve the quality of life.
Core Duties:
The Accountant accumulates information to prepare accurate and timely journal entries for the general ledger monthly close in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Dignity Health’s processes and procedures
Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and account analysis that requires an intermediate knowledge of accounting
The incumbent generates financial reports that require intermediate to advanced computer skills
Works with department supervisors managers directors administrative and other staff to identify issues and works with supervisor to recommend solutions to the issues that arise
Approved solutions are implemented and monitored by the incumbent on an ongoing basis
The incumbent gathers compiles and reports financial information for various reporting purposes both internal and external - This may include regulatory filings
Major challenges to this position are identifying and resolving problems that arise by understanding the way business is done and opportunities for improving the efficiency of the general ledger department or the department under review
The Accountant is expected to function effectively within a team and participate constructively to produce results in a cooperative way
This position has the authority to post routine journal entries as directed prioritize assigned work load to most efficiently meet deadlines and work with supervisor to evaluate best practices for analytical review
Incumbent continually seeks to make suggestions offer solutions and act upon both internal and external customer needs concerns and priorities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Two plus (2+) years of direct accounting experience is required
Bachelor’s Degree; equivalent professional experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree
GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Analytical and review skills
Accounting concepts and theory
Ability to work with and encourage others
Ability to work independently while maintaining proactive communication with direct supervisor
Knowledgeable in personal computer applications including spreadsheet (intermediate to advanced Excel preferred) and general ledger processing software (e.g. Lawson SAP etc.)
Occasionally may need to travel to supported facilities - Travel would be during normal work hours
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare or hospital experience is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
Pay Range
$32.08 - $46.51 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Position Summary-Accountant:
This position is responsible for reconciling analyzing creating journal entries and reconciliations and creating various tax filings for the general ledger accounts of various Dignity Health hospitals and related facilities.
Mission:
Dignity Health and Sponsoring congregations are committed to furthering the healing ministry of Jesus. Resources are dedicated to: delivering compassionate high-quality affordable health services; serving and advocating for our sisters and brothers who are poor and disenfranchised; and collaborating with others in the community to improve the quality of life.
Core Duties:
The Accountant accumulates information to prepare accurate and timely journal entries for the general ledger monthly close in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Dignity Health’s processes and procedures
Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and account analysis that requires an intermediate knowledge of accounting
The incumbent generates financial reports that require intermediate to advanced computer skills
Works with department supervisors managers directors administrative and other staff to identify issues and works with supervisor to recommend solutions to the issues that arise
Approved solutions are implemented and monitored by the incumbent on an ongoing basis
The incumbent gathers compiles and reports financial information for various reporting purposes both internal and external - This may include regulatory filings
Major challenges to this position are identifying and resolving problems that arise by understanding the way business is done and opportunities for improving the efficiency of the general ledger department or the department under review
The Accountant is expected to function effectively within a team and participate constructively to produce results in a cooperative way
This position has the authority to post routine journal entries as directed prioritize assigned work load to most efficiently meet deadlines and work with supervisor to evaluate best practices for analytical review
Incumbent continually seeks to make suggestions offer solutions and act upon both internal and external customer needs concerns and priorities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Two plus (2+) years of direct accounting experience is required
Bachelor’s Degree; equivalent professional experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree
GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Analytical and review skills
Accounting concepts and theory
Ability to work with and encourage others
Ability to work independently while maintaining proactive communication with direct supervisor
Knowledgeable in personal computer applications including spreadsheet (intermediate to advanced Excel preferred) and general ledger processing software (e.g. Lawson SAP etc.)
Occasionally may need to travel to supported facilities - Travel would be during normal work hours
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare or hospital experience is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
Pay Range
$32.08 - $46.51 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.