[Remote] Accountant - Remote Eligible

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to improving the health of the communities it serves. They are seeking a skilled Accountant III to prepare financial reports, analyze trends, and assist with audits. The role involves managing the monthly close schedule and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.ResponsibilitiesAssists with documentation of functions; operational improvement teams, ad hoc requests and budget preparation as requestedPerforms routine and correcting journal entries and account reconciliations for the more complex accounting areas. Assists in periodically performing detailed reviews of general ledger accounts and making the necessary correcting entriesManages monthly close schedule and notifies department that close is complete, and verifies that all steps have been completed in a timely fashion. Generates monthly reports after close, including revenue and expense analysis and budget to actual analysisAssists in other compliance reporting to governmental agencies and other third parties as necessary ensuring compliance with requirements, accuracy and timeliness of reportsAssists in the preparation of ad-hoc projects, prepares audit workpapers and requests, improves use of technology within Finance and participates in process improvement initiatives. Prepares selected workpapers for tax returns and cost reportsUnderstands and uses the G/L system and feeder systemsPerforms other functions as required including performing and receiving cross trainingSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting / FinanceFour to six years experience in Accounting / Finance or related areaBachelor's degree in Accounting (strongly preferred over Finance); candidates with a primarily accounting-focused background are prioritizedMaster's degree in Accounting (MSA or MAC) preferredActive CPA certification or actively pursuing CPAExperience in healthcare industry strongly preferred; public accounting candidates with relevant industry exposure also consideredBackground in general accounting functions, including: Month-end and year-end close processes, GAAP accounting and accruals, Account reconciliations, Flux (variance) analysisExperience supporting cross-functional areas such as Finance, HR, Legal, and strategic initiativesExposure to capital transactions, investment activity, revenue cycle, or similar financial operationsExperience working with or supporting ERP/accounting systems, such as Workday, Oracle, or Sage IntacctDemonstrated ability to be cross-trained across accounting functions and adapt in a dynamic environmentBenefitsAll benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.Company OverviewPresbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities they serve. It was founded in 1908, and is headquartered in Clovis, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.phs.org.