Staff Accountant (Remote - Us)

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

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

• Ensures that all Bon Secours Mercy Health Accounting Policies are being applied.
• Must be able to demonstrate active knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles in daily execution of accounting functions and tasks.
• Provide coverage for other Staff Accountants as needed.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.
• Primary support for Accounting Manager in financial statement audits, including preparation of detailed audit schedules (monthly and at year-end) and analysis.
• Primary support for Accounting Manager in month-end closes. Responsible for preparation of detailed account analysis, journal entries, G/L account reconciliations, 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Education: BS/BA Required. Specialty/Major: Accounting
• Able to work in Eastern time zone

Other Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially with Pivot tables, Macros, & advanced Excel formulas a plus.
• Demonstrates proficiency in use of core financial systems including but not limited to general ledger and Accounts payable.
• Must have exceptional analytical skills and motivation to investigate unusual ledger activity.
• Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and projects with exhibited follow-through and initiative.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and have strong rapport with the executive team, colleagues, and subordinates to efficiently resolve issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS

☒ Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

☐ Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

☒ General office environment.

☐ May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

☐ May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

☐ May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

☐ May be required to use physical restraints.

☐ May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

☐ May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

☐ May have periods of constant interruptions.

☐ Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

☐ Prolonged periods of working alone.

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

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]