Staff Accountant (remote position)

About Steward Health Care

Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, tax paying, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Steward is among the nation's largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.

For more information, visit www.steward.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Corporate Controller, performs a wide variety of general accounting functions in support of the corporate and affiliated entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes data for preparation of journal entries, keys in entries and advises supervisor ready to review/post
• Maintains schedules for amortization of prepaid insurance, calculation of billable operating expenses, credit card expense allocations
• Performs reconciliation of general ledger accounts as assigned, primarily cash and intercompany
• Supports Controller in preparation of invoices/correspondence
• Supports Controller in the preparation for annual financial audit and ongoing response to audit requests
• Works with Accounts Payable and other financial functions (Patient Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Asset) to resolve issues impacting general ledger
• Reviews key transactions and determines steps to consolidate intercompany transactions
• Prepares daily cash reports for reporting into treasury department
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Self-motivated problem solver with proven reconciliation and general ledger experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as generally accepted accounting principles and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, and percentages.
• Knowledge of web based banking.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

1. Education: Associate's Degree.
2. Experience:Preferably a minimum of six years' progressive experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Software/Hardware: Microsoft Office Suite

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.