Accounting Manager, Transactions Processing

Job Summary:

(Full Time, Remote)

An Accounting Manager, Transaction Processing is responsible for managing the effectiveness, efficiency, and engagement of the accounting team responsible for general ledger transactions of the organization. Additionally, this position will coordinate communication between the health system and its various sites (hospitals, clinics, health systems, and corporate.)

The Manager, Accounting leads accounting activities, ensuring the provision of accurate financial data to internal stakeholders. This role is essential in the monthly close process, involving the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses, while also supervising staff. It upholds internal controls, aligning with established policies and procedures. 

As an Accounting Manager at Community Health Systems, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our purpose to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 401k and student loan repayment programs.

Essential Functions:

• Completes monthly close responsibilities within the established timeline including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Supervises assigned staff, reviews their work and contributes to their professional development.
• Performs variance analysis and other required reporting to key stakeholders.
• Supports requests from internal and external auditors.
• Provides guidance to internal customers on accounting matters including allocations of costs, proper recording of invoices and other transactions, etc.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 4-6 years experience in corporate accounting or public accounting

Preferred: 

• Prior management experience preferred
• Healthcare Industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP preferred
• Certified Public Accountant preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Certified Public Accountant

This is a fully remote opportunity

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 15 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 71 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.