Why Work For Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary
Location : Methodist Corporate Office Address : 825 S 169th St. - Omaha, NE Work Schedule : Mon - Fri, full time, daytime business hours Responsible for financial reporting to meet management needs, and external and governmental requirements for the Health System and several affiliate entities within the Health System.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, current accounting and healthcare industry guidance and Health System policies for assigned entities.
Perform analysis of monthly financial statements, including explanation of significant variances, review of all judgmental areas and necessary accruals for proper presentation of operating results, and detailed analysis of specific line items for assigned entities.
Perform accounting functions across the Health System for assigned areas of responsibility.
Utilize financial systems and follow processes for recording transactions for assigned entities. Provide recommendations to enhance the integrity, efficiency and effectiveness of financial information, processes and internal controls.
Work collaboratively with members of the Finance team and serve as a role model to Accounting staff.
Provide excellent customer service in response to inquiries from other departments within the Health System, as well as external parties.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts for all assigned entities.
Perform financial analysis of business transactions and clinical programs as assigned.
Assist with the development of assumptions, overall preparation and analysis of the annual operating budgets for assigned entities. Preparation shall include the accumulation of detail necessary to support main budgetary assumptions, data, and schedules.
Assist Finance management in formulating and implementing financial policies and procedures for the Health System in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and sound financial management practices.
Keep Accounting Manager informed about financial matters for assigned entities.
Recognize potential technical accounting issues, research to formulate preliminary conclusions and discuss with Accounting management.
Participate in departmental meetings as well as special projects and represent the Finance Division as assigned.
Assist with the year-end audit including involvement with the auditors, preparation of audit schedules and support, and responding to inquiries.
Assist with preparation of financial and cash projections as assigned.
Assist with developing, preparing and distributing management and Board reporting packages.
Schedule
Mon - Fri, full time, daytime business hours
Job Description
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
Master's Degree preferred.
License / Certifications
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
Physical Activity
Job Hazards
About Methodist
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
Senior Accountant • Omaha, NE, US