Financial Analyst

About the position

Responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial records and accounts, budgeting, and audit support for Parkview Health. In doing so performs the functions associated with the internal and external financial reporting, and analysis of routine and complex financial transactions. These financial transactions may be at the general ledger or underlying operational system level such as Strata, Decision Support, and EPIC. In this role the individual must have the ability to understand the effects of financial activities and report to management in a financial statement or management reporting format. Significant amount of work with databases and large volumes of data with the ability to interpret, validate and articulate results. Reconciliation of sub-systems and related balance sheet accounts including the resolution of variances and suggestions for control and process strengthening initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze financial records and accounts.
• Support budgeting and audit processes for Parkview Health.
• Perform internal and external financial reporting functions.
• Analyze routine and complex financial transactions at the general ledger or operational system level.
• Report financial activities to management in a financial statement or management reporting format.
• Reconcile sub-systems and related balance sheet accounts.
• Resolve variances and suggest control and process strengthening initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive financial accounting or analyst experience or a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or other quantitative field.
• Minimum of three years public accounting audit experience or five years of experience in private accounting, finance, operations analysis, preferably in healthcare setting.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks from multiple customers.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of third-party payer reimbursement, coding, and documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with software programs including Excel, Word, General Ledger systems, and business intelligence software.