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Memorial Health

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Springfield, IL · On-site

$29.44 - $45.64/hr

Benefits - Memorial HR Qualifications Education: • Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required. • Minimum of three years experience in accounting ...

Memorial Health

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Springfield, IL

$29.44 - $45.64/hr

Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required. Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance required, preferably in the healthcare setting.

Memorial Health

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Springfield, IL

$29.44 - $45.64/hr

Benefits - Memorial HR Education: · Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required. · Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance ...

Memorial Health

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Springfield, IL · On-site

$29.44 - $45.64/hr

Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required. Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance required, preferably in the healthcare setting.

Memorial Health

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Springfield, IL

$29.44 - $45.64/hr

Benefits - Memorial HR Education: · Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required. · Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance ...

Memorial Health

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Springfield, IL · On-site

$29.44 - $45.64/hr

Benefits - Memorial HR Qualifications Education: • Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required. • Minimum of three years experience in accounting ...

Solomon Colors Inc

Senior Accountant

Springfield, IL · On-site

$74K - $95K/yr

Cost accounting experience preferred. * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred. Physical and Environmental Requirements * Ability to sit ...

State of Illinois

ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Springfield, IL · On-site

$5.5K - $7.8K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control, or public accounting. Preferred Qualifications * Prefers a bachelor's degree in ...

Potbelly

Staff Accountant

Springfield, IL · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

... accounting experience. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. * Analytical problem solving ability required. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. * Certified Public ...

State of Illinois

ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Springfield, IL · On-site

$5.5K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control, or public accounting. Preferred Qualifications * Prefers a bachelor's degree in ...

State of Illinois

ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Springfield, IL · On-site

$5.5K - $7.8K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control, or public accounting. Preferred Qualifications * Prefers a bachelor's degree in ...

Im a Wreck, LLC

Staff Accountant

Springfield, IL

$54K - $71K/yr

... accounting experience. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. * Analytical problem solving ability required. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. * Certified Public ...

Springfield Clinic

Accountant

Springfield, IL

General accounting experience preferred. * Excel experience required. Certifications/Licenses * CPA a plus Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * May require educational and/or professional seminars or ...

Springfield Clinic

Accountant

Springfield, IL · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

General accounting experience preferred. * Excel experience required. Certifications/Licenses * CPA a plus Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * May require educational and/or professional seminars or ...

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Memorial Health

Springfield, IL • On-site

$29.44 - $45.64/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 176 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Min
USD $29.44/Hr.
Max
USD $45.64/Hr.
Overview
Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, serves Memorial Health System management or one of its affiliates management by providing lead financial analyst support for the general ledger application by maintaining various detailed financial analysis and assisting in the preparation of financial statements, feasibility studies, and other financial research projects, as required. Assure that established departmental deadlines are met as well as provide assistance and support to attain departmental goals and objectives. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required.
• Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance required, preferably in the healthcare setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
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Experience:
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Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Experience with personal computers and software (including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook).
• Must be able to work in a fast changing environment.
• Possess good analytical skills and good human relation skills.
• Shows initiative to inquire, review, follow up, investigate, to take the lead on projects, etc.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, tax issues, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy. Candidate should be able to recognize inaccurate numbers and have the ability to independently resolve errors and determine resolutions.
• Strong understanding of journal entries along with P/L or B/S effects of entries.
• Must possess ability to compile data, analyze and develop recommendations along with clear presentation of analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.
Responsibilities
  1. Assists Manager in development and measurement of departmental goals and objectives. Helps determine departmental priorities and implements plans on schedule.
  2. Assumes a lead role in coordinating information flow and completion of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and RHS policies and procedures, within the time frames established to meet the monthly financial statement deadlines.
  3. Assists in analyzing and reconciling all general ledger accounts and related schedules in accordance with GAAP and MHS policies and procedures.
  4. Completes IRS and other statutory reports and filings for assigned corporations in a timely and accurate manner.
  5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

  • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

  • COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.

  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.

  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

  1. Maintains current knowledge and adheres to all relevant Administrative and departmental policies, and governmental regulations.
  2. Understands scope of responsibilities and completes tasks, follow-up, research and projects by established due dates with little prompting.
  3. Proactively anticipates questions and recognizes when it is appropriate to ask for additional assistance.
  4. Communicates with manager regarding identified issues and provides necessary back-up to understand the issues.
  5. Directs staff accountant processes and coaches/answers staff accountants' questions when necessary.
  6. Prepares workpapers as required for the year end audit by the public accounting firm.
  7. Promotes guest relations and open communications as well as support the System's Statement of Values by setting an example and treating everyone fairly and with courtesy and respect.
  8. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee data and patient clinical and financial information.
  9. Ensures departmental compliance with the Code of Conduct and corporate compliance plan.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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