Staff Accountant II

Overview:We are seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our team! In this role, you will analyze and maintain detailed accounting and statisical records to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.Location:This position is open to remote/work from home with strong preference for candidates residing within the UPH geographies of Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin.Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.Culture – At Unity Point Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit to hear more from our team members about why Unity Point Health is a great place to work.What are team member vaccine requirements?As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process.UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, Unity Point Health – Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.Responsibilities:What You'll Do:Prepares, documents, and analyzes monthly general journal entries to reflect proper account balances at month end.Analyzes and reconciles accounts monthly for financial statement accuracy and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and Unity Point Health general financial policies.Prepares and reviews monthly financial statements and investigates unusual variances.Analyzes monthly revenues and expense reports and investigates variances from budget; follows up with departmental directors and managers as needed.Supports other departments and affiliates, as necessary, in preparation of budgets, including ongoing performance monitoring and reporting.Maintain focus on process improvement opportunities within the department and individual accounting team to increase the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the department and impact our business operations.Prepares audit work papers for Internal and External third party audits of financial statements and provides follow-up on outstanding items.Supports members of the Unity Point Health financial leadership team by providing consultation, recommendations, research, and review related to major departmental assignments.Responsible for resolving questions, inquiries, complaints and/or disputes with Finance departmental customers and organizational points of contact as it relates to accounting matters demonstrating excellent customer service.Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in AccountingExperience:One (1) year accounting experience.Preferred:Experience in healthcare related financeLicense(s) Certiifcation(s):Preferred:Certified Public AccountantKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Must have knowledge of general accounting, financial statement presentations and statistical presentation necessary to support financial reporting.Use of Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work as team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.