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(Full Time, Remote)

The Senior Accountant, Business Operations and Financial Analysis 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, Business Operations 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.

+ Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key trends and financial performance metrics.

+ Collaborates with department leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiencies.

+ Monitors and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial performance and identify areas for improvement.

+ Supports the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts as needed.

+ Utilizes financial systems and reporting tools to extract and analyze data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information.

+ Participates in special projects and financial initiatives, providing analytical support and recommendations to senior leadership.

+ Provides ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support decision-making processes for the department.

+ 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

Preferences

+ 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis preferred

+ Prior experience with Alteryx preferred

+ Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA preferred)

+ Healthcare Accounting experience preferred

+ Oracle Accounting ERP system experience preferred

+ Experience in corporate accounting, tax, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, or financial reporting preferred

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

+ Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.

+ Experience with financial systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion, and advanced Excel skills.

+ Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.