Staff Accountant I

Overview

We are seeking a Staff Accountant I to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and maintaining detailed accounting and statistical records to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Location: Remote/work from home with strong preference for candidates residing within the UPH geographies of Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
  
  

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

What are team member vaccine requirements?

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health – Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Prepares, documents, and analyzes monthly general journal entries to reflect proper account balances at month end
• Analyzes and reconciles accounts monthly for financial statement accuracy
• Prepares and reviews monthly financial statements and investigates unusual variances
• Supports other departments and affiliates, as necessary, in preparation of budgets, including ongoing performance monitoring and reporting
• Maintains and expands knowledge of G/L system and all systems which interface with the G/L
• Prepares audit work papers for Internal and External third party audits of financial statements and provides follow-up on outstanding items
• Prepares and submits various external reports and/or surveys in accordance with applicable deadlines
  
  

Qualifications

What You'll Need:

Education:

Required- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Experience:

Prefered- Experience in Health Care related Finance

License(s)/Certification(s):

Prefered- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have knowledge of general accounting, financial statement presentations and statistical presentation necessary to support financial reporting

Use of Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures

• Area of Interest: Business Professionals;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
• Department: Central Accounting;
• Shift: Monday-Friday, Days;
• Job ID: 158203;