Accountant
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If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, weve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Accountant II works closely with all levels of management with minimum supervision. The workload is heavy in volume, intermediate in complexity and financial impact. The position is responsible for performing significant general accounting duties for Methodist Healthcare entities. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Accountant II works closely with all levels of management with minimum supervision. The workload is heavy in volume, intermediate in complexity and financial impact. The position is responsible for performing significant general accounting duties for Methodist Healthcare entities. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do Under limited supervision, works with other accountants and staff in performing monthly duties related to the processing of financial data. Accumulates necessary data to perform monthly financial statement closing procedures. Prepares and records financial and statistical data required for records maintenance. Prepares assigned account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner. Reconciles moderately complex balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and submits them to Leadership and/or Accountant III for review and logging. Prepares moderately complex reconciliations and work papers and submits them to Leadership and/or Accountant III for review and submission to independent auditors. Accepts projects from Director or Associate Director and completes projects under limited supervision. Serves as lead accountant, under medium supervision, in preparation of all monthly activity for assigned companies. Accumulates and processes monthly financial information for assigned companies. Prepares and reviews the monthly financial statements, including cost center reports, income statements and balance sheets for assigned companies. Prepares and reviews annual audit work papers for assigned companies and submits to independent auditors. Serves in Power User role for assigned financial software modules. Serves as staff trainer and resource person for assigned software modules. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Accounting Bachelor's Degree Finance Bachelor's Degree Business Master's Degree Accounting Master's Degree Finance Master's Degree Business Administration/Management Master's Degree Accounting Master's Degree Business Administration Master's Degree Finance Experience Qualifications 3-5 years Accounting Skills and Abilities Skill and proficiency in utilizing a personal computer in a Windows environment with emphasis on Excel spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of computerized general ledger systems and other accounting systems. Ability to work without close supervision. Ability to schedule and organize multiple tasks. Licenses and Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Education: Bachelor's Degree: Accounting (Required), Bachelor's Degree: Business, Bachelor's Degree: Finance, Master's Degree: Accounting, Master's Degree: Business Administration/Management, Master's Degree: Finance Work Experience: Accounting Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.