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Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for assigned areas of the general ledger; general ledger account analysis and reconciliations and financial statements for the Health Ministry (HM) and Market Record to Report (R2R) shared services area. The Senior Accountant is expected to demonstrate problem solving skills as related to healthcare financial operations and an understanding of external regulatory payor and other forces impacting health care financial operations including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory reporting requirements IRS regulations etc. Maintains awareness of new industry developments and standards.

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with leaders from HM Service Area Trinity Health and related entities and exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality. Responds to requests for information.
• Assists Manager with work relating to both internal and external audits the periodic review of financial records and financial statements including Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (grants; Uniform Guidance or Single Audit) and other RHM specific audit requirements.
• Responsible for timely implementation of agreed upon audit recommendations related to areas of responsibility. Assists in annual 990 and other tax returns and accumulation of financial information to support community benefit reporting. Assists in preparation of sales and use tax reporting local personal property tax reporting annual escheatment of unclaimed property reporting mandatory government surveys and others related reporting. Completes inter-company billing cash transfers and reconciles inter-company balances with system office and other HMs.
• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the accounting function. Implements best practices and streamlines workflows to improve overall effectiveness and accuracy.
• Completes special projects financial analysis and research.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize prioritize and multi-task in a diverse fast paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Prepares monthly accounting entries including support for input into the PeopleSoft G/L system (or current general ledger system) for entities and accounts assigned in accordance with established timelines.
• Keeps manager informed timely of any significant changes or decisions required.
• Reconciles analyzes & adjusts general ledger accounts in accordance with established timelines.
• Ensures accurate detail supports workpaper reconciliations.
• Meets all deadlines in a timely and proficient manner.
• Notifies manager when issues are identified.
• Investigates potential causes and solutions under the advisement of manager.
• Assists with completion of year-end financial reporting package and preparation of year-end audit work papers as assigned.
• Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress ROI & impacts. Provides Financial Analytics including performing various analyses developing correlations between actual results prior month prior year & annual plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Business or Finance.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience such as a long tenure in health care accounting and/or HFMA certifications accepted in lieu of degree requirement.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years experience.
• Experience working with US GAAP and conducting financial analysis including experience in researching and analyzing accounting issues.

Additional Qualifications

• CPA and Healthcare exposure preferred but not required.
• Experience working with various computer accounting systems and ability use Microsoft office suite.

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows understands incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission Values Vision Actions & Promise in behaviors practices & decisions.

Work Focus: Provides administrative support services & engages in activities that enhance or improve coordination preparation & flow of the department processes & core work. Plans & organizes workflow & prioritizing customer needs. Develop implement & maintain job-related records. Maintains procedural standards as appropriate for role.

Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications for data collection & management. Knows understands & incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies practices & processes to ensure quality confidentiality & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge. Collaborate on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient and/or customer experience.

Communication: Employs effective & respectful written verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals standards program expectations service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes addresses &/or escalates organizational operational or team conflicts

Environment: Performs work in a caring collaborative & safe manner. Stewards productive use of resources (e.g. people financial equipment supplies materials) to achieve assigned commitments experiences & quality standards. Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others. Self-monitors & initiates corrections and/or seeks assistance or guidance when needed. Embraces new ideas & cultural differences.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal state & local laws/regulations Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct as well as other policies procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Hourly Pay Range: $31.88 - $47.82

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are 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 veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.