Accountant II - Finance

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of McLeod’s financial statements and processes. The role supports monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities and provides insights and analysis into the drivers behind financial outcomes. They ensure the ongoing financial heath of McLeod’s balance sheet and protecting the organization’s assets. They are critical in supporting operational areas across the organization in processing transactions and advising on utilization of appropriate financial processes.

1. Prepare, document, and analyze monthly journal entries to reflect proper account balances at period end.
2. Process and reconcile financial transactions and related balance sheet accounts.
3. Prepare and review monthly financial statements and investigate unusual variances.
4. Maintain and expand knowledge of core financial systems and recommend improvements to financial controls and processes.
5. Monitor and validate accounting data for accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
6. Ensure ongoing integrity of McLeod’s financial processes and controls.
7. Assist with providing documentation and preparing schedules for McLeod’s various financial and compliance audits.
8. Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process.
9. Assist with preparation of annual Form 990s.
10. Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of meeting McLeod’s mission, their assigned operational groups, and the Finance team.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and explain financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications/Education:

• Experience in hospital, physician practice, or health system finance.
• Knowledge of ERP, EMR, cost accounting, or decision support systems (e.g., Oracle, EPIC, Strata).
• CPA, CFA, HFMA certification