[Hiring] Accountant @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

The Staff Accountant will manage essential financial functions including cash management, preparing financial summaries, and maintaining compliance with eligibility requirements.

• Performs monthly closing procedures, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and statistical analysis to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, governmental regulations, AAH accounting policies, and the financial close schedule.
• Prepares financial statements and reports, including comparison to budget and historical trends, in accordance with AAH’s accounting policies and U.S. GAAP for all internal/external reporting requirements.
• Assists in the investigation, research, and development and implementation of new policies or procedures related to internal financial reporting matters.
• Reviews assigned areas of responsibility for continuous process improvement and assists in the development/implementation of improved procedures.
• Provides accurate and timely completion of and responses to internal and external auditors’ requests and queries.
• Responds to ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special assignments, as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and implementing internal controls over areas of responsibility.
• Prepares tax returns and schedules in collaboration with the Tax team.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP and government rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of general ledger and related financial and revenue cycle business intelligence systems (e.g. Workday and Epic).
• Self-motivated, results driven, and detail-oriented.
• Good analytical skills with proficient problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Requirements

• Position may require evening and weekend hours during month-end, quarterly, and annual reporting periods.
• Position may require travel which may result in exposure to road and weather hazards.
• Exposure to standard office environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Company Description

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies.

• Nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation.
• Employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.
• Offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
• Committed to providing equitable care for all, providing more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.