Senior Accountant

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Why MediGold?

MediGold ) is a not-for-profit Medicare Advantage insurance plan serving seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries across the United States. We're dedicated to providing excellent customer service, cost-effective care, and exceptional healthcare coverage. We rely on talented colleagues in a wide variety of professional roles including information technology, financial analysis, audit, provider relations and more.

We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day

Why Columbus?

The nation's 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest - ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at

About the job:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for serving as a lead in departmental services/activities to departmental customers (internal & external). This position is accountable for providing direction and analysis including recommendations when appropriate for all assigned requests/projects. The Senior Accountant is responsible for serving as a mentor/resource for fellow accountants within the Finance Department as well as lead project/initiatives within the department. The Senior Accountant is expected to demonstrate problem solving skills as related to healthcare financial operations and possess a thorough understanding of external, regulatory, payor and other forces impacting health care financial operations including GAAP, IRS regulations, etc.

What you'll do:

• Maintains open communication with Mount Carmel Health System and Trinity Health and system support resources to ensure accurate and efficient use of the organization's financial systems.
• Provides Financial Analytics including: Researches and interprets accounting implications for various business relationships and transactions. Develops operational processes to appropriately record financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Performs various analyses, developing correlations between actual and budget as related to various activity measures, cost/revenue and productivity indicators.
• Provides routine reports as needed and prepares complex report writing and coding in applicable systems.
• Supports the Finance Management team with reporting activities, often functioning as the lead.
• Provides proactive analysis aimed at improving financial performance throughout the hospital system by anticipating future trends, threats, and opportunities affecting financial results of the organization.
• Assists with Departmental Development and Maintenance activities including:
• Leads departmental efforts to create and organize policy and procedure documentation.
• Assists in the streamlining of all routine activities, maximizing the department's availability to provide critical information and analysis.
• Identifies and initiates process and service improvements with the support of management.
• Leads and facilitates projects utilizing various project management tools and methodologies.
• Participates in various consulting projects by providing data, explaining data elements, and interfacing with external customers.
• Performs all assigned month-end closing and annual audit responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and minimal supervision in accordance with the established department close process schedule including:
• Meets all deadlines in a timely and proficient manner.
• Performs duties to ensure general ledger integrity including:
• Performs data/account reconciliations to verify accuracy and functionality and develops processes to rectify any deficiencies.
• Validates accuracy of data from general ledger source systems and initiates process to maintain or correct data.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with leaders from Mount Carmel Health System, Trinity Health and related entities and exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality when required.
• Participates in and fosters a performance improvement approach that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.
• Responsible for compliance with Organizational Integrity through raising questions and promptly reporting actual or potential wrongdoing.
• All other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for :

• Education: Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required or equivalent combination of related education and experience in lieu of a degree (minimum 8 years related work experience). MBA/MHA or CPA preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CPA preferred
• Experience: Three to four years of progressively challenging experience in finance setting (Health Care setting preferred) with experience in one or more of the following areas: Accounting, Finance or related field. Health plan experience, preferably in MA plan environment but not required.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to perform detailed variance review and financial analysis.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and interpret complex issues and processes and to escalate issues to appropriate resources.
• Demonstrates strong project management skills with proven success at managing large- scale projects through to completion with limited supervision in required, tightened timeframes while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and interpret complex accounting issues and processes and to recommend actions to ensure integrity of financial systems and compliance with GAAP.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

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