Job Summary: This Financial Analyst will work with the General Accounting, Budget and Treasury teams of the WMCHealth organization which includes multiple hospitals, physician groups and other affiliated entities in preparing the monthly close, annual close, annual budget, capital reporting, cash reporting and other tasks and special projects as needed. Must have a keen attention to detail and maintain account balances, financial statements, general ledger, and all financial and bank reports.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain company accounting procedures and processes.
• Record entries when appropriate and report financial information for analysis.
• Review general ledger activity and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and related analysis.
• Analyze and interpret financial reports
• Report on cash and investments daily, forecast cash and plan for future needs.
• Assist with grant analysis and reporting.
• Assist with audits.
• Assist with tax return preparation.
• Prepare reports for rating agencies and other outside agencies as needed.
• Assist with capital asset recording, reporting and analysis.
• Assist in general ledger system upgrades or conversions.
• Assist in implementing new banking technologies, services and products.
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as necessary.
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Previous experience as an accountant, minimum 3 years experience, required.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, required.

Licenses / Certifications:  CPA preferred but not required.

Other:  Excellent computer skills; Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially in Excel. Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting. Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations. Able to analyze financial records and interpret for other departments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Special Requirements: Proficiency using accounting software and experience with a software system implementation a plus.