Accountant

The Accountant Opportunity:

The Accountant is responsible for analyzing, recording, reconciling, validating, and maintaining financial information for North Central Health Care to support accurate financial reporting and organizational decision-making. This role participates in month-end and year-end close activities, financial reconciliations, grant reporting, audit preparation, and internal control processes. The Accountant also serves as a resource to departments throughout the organization by assisting with financial problem-solving, interpreting financial data, and supporting compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

The position works collaboratively with accounting staff, Patient Financial Services, operational departments, and leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting while supporting the mission and operational goals of the organization

Compensation and Benefits:

• The starting pay range for this role is $62,067 - $67,600, based on education and experience.
• This is a full-time, in-person position. This position usually works 8:00am – 4:30pm on weekdays.
• PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, hospital insurance, employee assistance program, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

What Qualifies You:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• More than 1 year of accounting or finance experience
• Experience with general ledger functions, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes
• Experience utilizing accounting systems and financial reporting tools

Preferred:

• More than 1 year in healthcare accounting
• Experience with grant reporting and audit preparation
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, spreadsheets, and financial analysis tools
• Experience working with healthcare financial software systems such as MIP, Cerner, Net Health, PointClickCare, Matrix, Tier, UKG, or similar systems

In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. 

What an Accountant does at NCHC:

• Analyze, reconcile, and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Interpret fiscal and accounting records to support accurate financial statements, reports, and statistical analysis.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by analyzing financial data, preparing supporting documentation, and recording adjustments as needed.
• Record and reconcile financial information from multiple organizational systems and departments.
• Prepare and maintain grant reporting and supporting financial documentation.
• Manage accounting functions related to fixed assets, depreciation, construction-in-progress, and write-offs.
• Assist with maintaining and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with departments throughout the organization to correct financial errors and improve reporting accuracy.
• Serve as a resource to accounting staff and operational departments regarding accounting procedures and financial processes.
• Assist with resident trust accounting, fund transfers, and related reconciliations as assigned.
• Support compliance with federal, state, organizational, and audit requirements.
• Assist with preparation of required financial filings, reports, and documentation.
• Serve as backup support for accounting functions including accounts payable, payroll, cashiering, and other accounting operations as needed.
• Participate in training and mentoring activities for new or existing staff.
• Develop and maintain documentation for accounting procedures and workflows.
• Complete special projects, ad hoc reporting requests, and other duties as assigned.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use throughout the workday
• Frequent repetitive hand movements associated with typing and computer work
• Ability to visually review detailed financial information and computer screens for long periods of time
• Communicates effectively in person, by phone, and electronically
• Primarily indoor office environment with frequent computer and desk work
• Occasional exposure to irritated, agitated, or hostile individuals in public or patient areas
• Occasional exposure to communicable illnesses or bodily fluids due to the healthcare environment
• Minimal travel may be required for training, meetings, or organizational activities

About North Central Health Care:

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs more than 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at www.norcen.org/careers to learn more.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.