Accountant II

UnityPoint Health
  • West Des Moines, Iowa
  • Remote
    27 days ago

    Job Description

    Overview:

    Temporary Role – Project-based role through July 2027

    Schedule: Days, Full-Time
    Location: Remote (Work from Home)

    Strong preference for candidates located within UnityPoint Health service areas in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin.

     

    Join our team to support exciting project work focused on financial accuracy and insight. In this role, you’ll analyze and maintain detailed accounting and statistical records to ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful financial reporting that supports informed decision-making across the organization.

    Why UnityPoint Health?:

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:      

    • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
    • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
    • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities:

    Accounting & Finance Principles

    • 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 UnityPoint Health general financial policies.
    • Utilizes effective problem solving and analytical skillsets to identify potential issues/outliers and recommends appropriate resolutions.
    • 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.
    • Maintains and expands knowledge of G/L system and all systems which interface with the G/L.
    • Prepares audit work papers for Internal and External third party audits of financial statements and provides follow-up on outstanding items.
    • Prepares and submits various external reports and/or surveys in accordance with applicable deadlines.
    • Supports members of the UnityPoint 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.

    Project Management

    • Participates in special projects as assigned, including performance and process improvements.
    Qualifications:

    Education:  

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar/related degree.

    Experience:  

    • At least 1 years experience in Finance or Accounting is required. 
    • Experience developing a budget is preferred. 
    • Healthcare-related finance experience is preferred.  

    License(s)/Certification(s): 

    • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is preferred.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWest Des Moines, Iowa (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Expense Reportsunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Policiesunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Revenue Analysisunmatched
    • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Work From Homeunmatched

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