Staff Accountant - Full Time - St. Croix Falls

The Staff Accountant is responsible for monthly closing duties which include journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, compiling and reporting statistical data and departmental financial reporting and analysis. Process payroll and perform analysis and reconciliation of wages, taxes and benefits. Process weekly vendor payments. Assist in compiling information for various governmental reports, including Medicare & Medicaid cost reports, annual tax returns, surveys, census, etc.

1. Monthly close duties, required analysis, and annual duties

• Prepare monthly journal entries ensuring accuracy and reasonableness in estimates
• Manage and analyze big data files to report statistical information for the organization, prepare ad hoc financial reports upon request by leadership
• Review monthly and YTD financial reports with various department leaders
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist with and prepare audit, budget and cost report work papers
• Effectively and proactively communicate with all stakeholders to research and resolve issues and discrepancies in a timely manner
• Confirm accuracy of data elements in payroll and general ledger systems through in-depth analysis and work to resolve inaccuracies. Bring issues/concerns to the attention of department management

2.  Payroll duties

• Perform bi-weekly payroll processing for non-provider staff, semi-monthly payroll for provider staff
• Create and ensure proper coding of payroll import files from Paylocity to Intacct
• Create monthly Paid Time Off (PTO) liability reports and journal entries
• Reconcile vendor invoices for employee benefits
• Review and ensure proper wage and tax reporting
• Provide payroll detail reports to leaders

3.  Other duties and responsibilities

• Process weekly vendor payments
• Manage and reconcile non-patient accounts receivable invoices/accounts
• Work collaboratively with finance team to ensure all essential tasks are accounted for upon team members’ absence
• Utilize resources effectively and efficiently. Demonstrate responsible financial stewardship. Manage own time effectively and prioritize work to achieve maximum results
• Seek out opportunities to enhance knowledge of Medicare reimbursement, payroll tax regulations and software applications. Share knowledge and learnings with team
• Proactively problem solve when challenges present themselves. Continually look for ways to improve process to enhance efficiencies and/or accuracy.

* While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Education & Licensure:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum 2 years related experience required; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with general ledger accounting experience required
• Experience in healthcare finance preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Highly skilled in financial and numeric data
• Demonstrated knowledge in intermediate accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong ethical grounding
• Proficient computer skills in accounting systems
• Intermediate level skills in Excel formulas and pivot tables
• Excellent critical thinking, reasoning and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. 

Mission:  We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.              

Vision:  To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable. 

Values:  People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth. 

Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes: 

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking
• Employee prescription discount program

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.