Accountant II

Summary

UnityPoint Health is a healthcare organization seeking an Accountant II for a temporary, project-based role through July 2027. The position analyzes and maintains accounting records, prepares financial statements and reports, reconciles accounts, supports budgeting and audits, and provides financial insights for organizational decision-making.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar/related degree
• • At least 1 years experience in Finance or Accounting is required
• • Experience developing a budget is preferred
• • Healthcare-related finance experience is preferred
• • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar/related degree
• • At least 1 years experience in Finance or Accounting is required

Nice to Haves

• • Experience developing a budget is preferred
• • Healthcare-related finance experience is preferred
• • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is preferred

Benefits

• Remote (Work from Home)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Support and development opportunities