Senior Accountant, Transaction Processing - Remote

(Full Time, Remote) The Senior Accountant, Transaction Processing is responsible for performing a variety of accounting activities, including month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting audits, and providing critical accounting insights to assist with financial decision-making. The Senior Accountant, Projects works independently on routine tasks and takes on more complex accounting responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the organization. As a Senior Accountant at Community Health Systems, you'll play a vital role in supporting our purpose to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 401k and student loan repayment programs. Essential Functions • Performs and reviews monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Prepares and analyzes financial statements, variance reports, and other management reports to track financial performance and identify trends. • Reconciles complex accounts, including intercompany transactions, cash management, fixed assets, and tax-related accounts. • Supports tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance efforts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to external agencies as needed. • Assists with financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, collaborating with finance teams on budgeting processes. • Provides technical accounting support and research, ensuring proper treatment of financial transactions under relevant accounting guidelines. • Prepares reports for external filings, including SEC forms (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other regulatory requirements where applicable. • Identifies and implements process improvements, streamlining accounting functions to improve efficiency and accuracy. • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, and financial analysts, to ensure transparency and compliance in financial operations. • Ensures compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company accounting policies, supporting audit requests and internal control processes. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all policies and standards. Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required • 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit required Preferred: • Strong Excel skills (pivot table / vlookup) • Strong reconciliations skills with balance sheet reconciliations • Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA preferred) • Experience in corporate accounting, tax, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, or financial reporting preferred • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general accounting principles. • Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and financial reporting tools. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to work independently on complex accounting tasks and financial research. • Effective communication and collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment. This is a fully remote opportunity We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 15 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 71 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers. This is a fully remote opportunity! Apply tot his job