Accountant II

Location:

Avera Downtown Building-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$55,640.00 - $83,200.00

Position Highlights

This position offers on-site, hybrid, or remote work options. Remote work is available for candidates located within the Avera footprint, including South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for performance of assigned financial reporting, general accounting, and financial audits for Avera and its Entities. The Accountant works closely with their assigned Finance leadership and other Accountants as necessary to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely reporting of financial information.

What you will do

• Performs assigned functions necessary to complete the monthly close and reporting process for designated Avera divisions and reviews financial statements to identify potential errors or inconsistencies. Works with appropriate Operational Finance team(s) and their analysts in the resolution of issues before financial statements are finalized. As an Accountant II responsibility over complex operating units and month end functions will be expected.
• Stays current on financial reporting and accounting regulations related to assigned functions.
• Completes assigned monthly and year-end accounting procedures and reporting including internal financial reporting, external audit preparation, tax return preparation, and any other external and internal reporting. As an Accountant II responsibility for complex procedures, schedules, and tax related functions will be expected.
• Performs job responsibilities, objectives and standards of performance for financial reporting, accounting, audit, and tax preparation within established policies, processes, and procedures established by Leadership to ensure compliance.
• Completes assigned routine reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory mandates.
• Participates and serves on interdepartmental committees and teams as requested by leadership.
• Act as a Super User for all assigned financial modules/products in order to direct and/or assist financial reporting team with procedural/process changes within divisions.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's or 7 years of relevant experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.