Accountant Senior (S)

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Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

As aSenior Accountant, you'll play a critical role in supporting the financial health and strategic success of the organization. In this position, you'll lead complex accounting activities, prepare and analyze financial statements, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and provide valuable insights that help drive informed business decisions. Working closely with leaders across the organization, you'll contribute to financial reporting, budgeting, process improvements, and special projects that enhance operational efficiency and support our mission of exceptional patient care.

If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys solving complex financial challenges, improving processes, and partnering with stakeholders to make an impact, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while supporting a purpose-driven organization.

Scheduling & Logistics:

• Hybrid role: Candidates must reside within a one-hour driving distance of the SSM Mission Hill corporate office.
• Standard work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with flexibility in start and end times.
• There is no on-call requirement for this position.

Skills & Matching Criteria:

• Strong Excel skills
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of prior accounting software SAP S/4HANA experience is considered a plus
• Ability to prepare and post complex journal entries
• Experience with actual to budget variance analysis
• Experience with financial statement analysis
• Experience with non-patient accounts receivable invoicing
• Understanding of GAAP Experience with account reconciliations
• Accounting experience in healthcare is preferred, but not required

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs complex journal entries and other accounting activities using in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge.
• Produces financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and prepares narrative explanations of financial statements.
• Prepares and reviews complex audit and/or tax work papers.
• Analyzes and prepares accurate and timely project budgets for both operating and capital budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• Five years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

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