Senior Financial Accountant

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Senior Financial Accountant to our FinanceTeam!

• Shift: First

• Schedule: 8a - 5p

• Hours per week: 40

• Benefits Status: Eligible

• Department: Finance

The Senior Accountant supports the Finance Department by performing advanced accounting functions and maintaining the integrity of Beloit Health System's general ledger. Performs a critical role in financial statement generation for management and leadership, and defends statements during accounting audits. Submits and files required federal and state forms and responds to miscellaneous financial requests. Plays an integral role in budget development and annual planning.

• Maintain and ensure the integrity of Beloit Health System's general ledger, including review and posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP and organizational policy.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and leadership, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, intercompany balances, and sub-ledger to general ledger agreement.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget and long-range financial plan, including compilation of departmental inputs and variance analysis.
• Prepare and file required federal and state regulatory forms and reports, including IRS filings, cost reports, and other compliance-related submissions as assigned.
• Support external and internal audit processes by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing documentation to substantiate financial statement balances and estimates.
• Perform analysis of financial results, identifying and explaining variances to budget and prior year; prepare narrative summaries for leadership review.
• Assist in the evaluation and optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems; serve as a departmental resource for system-related questions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as directed by the Finance Director.
• Coordinate with department managers on budget questions, expense coding, and financial policy compliance.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive healthcare accounting experience required; Health System accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP financial systems required; Microsoft Dynamics GP experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
• Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines, including month-end close, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial data, payroll information, and other sensitive organizational records.
• Adhere to Beloit Health System financial policies, accounting standards (GAAP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuing professional education and remain current on changes in accounting standards, healthcare finance regulations, and ERP systems.
• Available to support urgent financial requests, audit inquiries, or deadline-driven tasks outside of standard scheduled hours as needed.
• Reporting Relationship: Finance Director
• Supervisory Responsibilities: May provide guidance and mentorship to Staff Accountants and accounting support personnel as assigned.

Apply to join our team today!