Job Information
Trinity Health Accountant, Remote Opportunity in Maywood, Illinois
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Purpose
Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of accurate financial information for assigned areas of the general ledger; general ledger account analysis and reconciliations and financial statements for the Regional Health Ministry (“RHM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services area. The Accountant is expected to demonstrate problem solving skills as related to healthcare financial operations and an understanding of external, regulatory, payor and other forces impacting health care financial operations including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and other regulatory reporting requirements, IRS regulations, etc. Maintains awareness of new industry developments and standards.
Essential Functions
Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
Work Focus: Provides administrative support services & engages in activities that enhance or improve coordination, preparation, & flow of the department processes & core work. Plans & organizes workflow & prioritizing customer needs. Develop, implement, & maintain job-related records . Maintains procedural standards as appropriate for role.
Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications for data collection & management. Knows, understands & incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge. Collaborate on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient and/or customer experience.
Communication: Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes, addresses &/or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts
Environment: Performs work in a caring, collaborative & safe manner. Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards. Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others. Self-monitors & initiates corrections and/or seeks assistance or guidance when needed. Embraces new ideas & cultural differences.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience, such as a long tenure in health care accounting and/or HFMA certifications accepted in lieu of degree requirement.
Knowledge of US GAAP and conducting financial analysis including experience in researching and analyzing accounting issues.
Additional Qualifications
Prefer two (2) years of accounting experience. Healthcare exposure preferred.
Experience working with various computer accounting systems and ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran