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• SUMMARY

  Staff accountants report to the Accounting Managers and are responsible for providing accounting and financial support to ensure adequate internal controls and efficiency of procedures and processes within the Accounting department, which ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and accounting.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Primary support for Accounting Manager in month-end closes and account analysis. Responsible for preparation of detail account analysis, journal entries, G/L account reconciliations, account roll- forwards, budget vs. actual analysis, system balancing and all other tasks required to close month-end on a timely basis and maintain G/L account integrity.
  • Ensures that all Bon Secours Mercy Health Accounting Policies are being applied.
  • Ability to engage peers and unit operating managers where appropriate in gathering, reporting and explaining substance of business transactions as it relates to the analysis within their work plan.
  • Primary support for Accounting Manager in financial statement audits, including preparation of detail audit schedules (monthly and at year-end) and analysis in accordance with the established time frames determined by Supervisor.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in use of core financial systems including, but not limited to Hyperion (consolidation tool), general ledger, GL report writer and budgeting software.
  • Must be able to demonstrate active knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles in daily execution of accounting functions and tasks.
  • Implement policy/process changes and chart of account standardizations and bring suggestions for process improvements to the attention of either Accounting Managers or Sr. Staff Accountants.
  • Assist in review of the annual budget as directed by Supervisor. Duties to include processing/review of data input for reasonableness and accuracy with respect to prior year, current budget and trends.
  • Provide back-up to other Staff Accountants, as needed.
  • All other job-related duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: BS/BA Required. Specialty/Major: Accounting
  • Licensure/Certification Preferred: CPA and/or MBA and/or HMFA certification preferred
  • 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
  • Able to work in Eastern time zone

  OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel with graphics, PowerPoint and Word
  • Must have financial reporting experience including exposure to full set of Financial Statements and all aspect of GL accounting; exposure to AP and Payroll a plus
  • Must have exceptional analytical skills
  • Must be self-motivated, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and have strong rapport with the executive team, colleagues, and subordinates
  • Strong communication skills
  • Solid business acumen

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.