Accountant

• Area of Interest: Business Professionals

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1

• Department: Central Accounting

• Shift: 80

• Job ID: 188121

Overview

Analyzes and maintains detailed accounting and statistical records to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting with special emphasis on analytical review. Performs lead role in month-end reporting and initiates, leads, or participates in improvement to financial accounting, reporting, and processes. Serves as a subject matter expert for both Corporate departments and finance teams at assigned affiliates for both providing and analyzing financial data as well as performance against financial benchmarks.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly financial statements and prepare clear, concise variance explanations and follow-up with appropriate stakeholders.

• Review and approve accounting documentation prepared by Staff Accountants, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned areas and maintain accurate reconciliations for related balance sheet accounts.

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and UnityPoint Health financial policies and procedures.

• Research and document accounting treatment for significant transactions, including acquisitions, business line changes, and disposals.

• Partner with departments and affiliates to support budget preparation, ongoing financial performance monitoring, and reporting.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and effectiveness.

• Serve as a resource to Finance customers and organizational partners by responding to accounting questions, inquiries, and concerns with professionalism and a strong customer-service focus.

• Support the development and mentoring of Staff Accountants, helping to strengthen team knowledge and capabilities.

• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives that support organizational and departmental goals.

• Provide consultation, research, analysis, and review to members of the UnityPoint Health financial leadership team on key assignments and initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years of accounting experience required.

• Experience in healthcare finance preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required when operating a vehicle for work-related purposes.