Accountant

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Gundersen Health System is in search of an Accountant to join our Finance team! If you are a detail-oriented individual in search of an opportunity to work with a great organization--this could be a great opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

You will be responsible for day to day accounting functions and working with our department managers. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records in the general ledger, review/create financial reports, create/support financial budgets and be a resource for manager to help investigate questions and understanding of their reports. Be familiar with Excel and other financial resources, such as EPIC, StrataJazz, and Lawson.

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Location: Boscobel, Wisconsin
• Starting pay of $23.41/hr and up, based on your years of experience

What You'll Need:

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1 year of accounting experience
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task

What You'll Get:

• A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is to deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

To be a key member of the Accounting department; working with the Department Manager to maintain high quality accounting and financial reporting systems for multiple corporate entities; to maintain various transaction-based subsidiary ledgers, reviewing reports, investigating problem situations, preparing and correcting adjustments as required, and making recommendations for process and system improvements as warranted. This position will also represent the Accounting department in meetings as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Process required monthly general ledger entries for multiple corporations.
• Design, prepare, and maintain various spreadsheets to support general ledger entries and other reporting and analysis needs.
• Reconcile data on various reports to ensure accuracy as part of the department's check and balances.
• Compile data and prepare backup work papers for various Federal and State Agencies.
• Prepare work papers as required for various financial audits.
• Provide backup/support for internal Accounting department staff as requested by the department manager.
• Compile data for use in the projection/forecast process.
• Perform analysis functions as assigned by the department manager.
• Demonstrate strong skills in the areas of communication, professional judgment, in both team and independent work environments.
• Respond to all levels of management as needed for inquiries and information requests in a timely, accurate and professional manner as they relate to financial statements, budgets, projections and other Accounting related areas.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned by the department manager.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

DESIRED

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

1 year experience in accounting

DESIRED

3-4 years experience in accounting that includes 2+ years of healthcare accounting experience

Age Specific Population Served:

Nonage Specific (N/A)

OSHA Category:

Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

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