Accountant

_SUMMARY:_ We are currently seeking an Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team. This full-time role will primarily work remotely (Days). Purpose of this position: Under minimal supervision, the Staff Accountant is primarily concerned with the accounting functions for the health care system. /Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin./// // _RESPONSIBILITIES:_ Prepares, reconciles, and analyzes routine and complex financial statements and reports Prepares journal entries, difficult and complex accounting entries, transactions and reconciliations Under minimal supervision, the Staff Accountant is primarily concerned with the accounting functions for the health care system Conducts less complex surveys, analyses and system and procedural studies, and recommends changes in procedures and methods Prepares written documentation of work activities, such as routine work papers and audit reports, and procedures Participates in the installation of new systems and procedures May prepare analysis of various ledger accounts May review expenditures and accounting procedures of contractual vendors and compare vendor budgets with purchase of service contracts for compliance to contract stipulations Assists higher level auditors/accountants in the examination and analysis of accounting methods and procedures May provide assistance, work direction, training or supervision to employees engaged in paraprofessional or clerical accounting activities May perform special projects and provide assistance to other Units, Departments, etc. on audit or accounting related matters Prepares journal entries to be posted to general ledger Prepares reconciliation of assigned trial balance accounts Analyzes financial statements and detailed expense reports, explains variances to trend, and prepares month–end narratives Assists Senior Accountant in the preparation of monthly financial statements and other financial reports Assists in the preparation of the annual year–end audit Assists in compiling, formulating and reviewing fiscal budgets All work is self–reviewed for reasonableness and with a complete understanding before being presented as evidenced by analysis and ability to explain your work Maintains record retention and filing system Other duties as assigned _Grant Accounting Functions_ Prepares, reconciles and analyzes routine and complex financial activities for grants Reviews and administers financial terms and conditions of grants including funder agency reporting, time and effort requirements, budgets, billing, and grant closing procedures Assists higher-level auditors/accountants in the examination and analysis of grant accounting methods and procedures Assists in the preparation of the grant financial reconciliations and any grant audits Assists in compiling, formulating and reviewing grant budgets _QUALIFICATIONS:_ /Minimum Qualifications:/ Graduation from an accredited college with a major in accounting, business administration with emphasis in accounting, or other specialty area related to the duties of the position -OR- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience / Preferred Qualifications: / Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred One to three (1-3) years of general ledger experience in an automated environment preferred / Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: / Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of financial reporting system Demonstrates initiative and follow through Must have strong spreadsheet skills (i.e., Excel) Attention to detail Strong work ethic Deemed Reliable Possess Integrity Title: Accountant Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Requisition ID: 241572