Senior Accountant

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

Role Purpose

Readies and maintains financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles that include work that is analytical, evaluative and advisory in nature and that requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Aid in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
• Prepare journal entries, and any related analysis, including variance analysis of budget vs. actual results for assigned areas, providing explanations of the causes of any material variances.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts.
• Aid in the preparation of various regulatory reporting requirements including audit, tax, cost reporting and surveys.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business/related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Supervisor Experience: No experience required.
• Preferred Requirements: 5-10 years of experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: CPA preferred.

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance* paid for by BJC. Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition Assistance available on first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance.

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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