About this Accountant – New Grads Welcome role at ThedaCare
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
Summary :
The Accountant supports the accuracy and integrity of the Health System’s financial records and contributes to timely financial reporting and compliance. This role supports the monthly close process and assists with journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis.Responsibilities include supporting audits, tax filings, community benefit reporting, banking and investment activities, capital accounting, and balance sheet analysis. The Accountant collaborates across teams and supports special projects that help ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and strong financial operations.
Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Prepare journal entries for monthly financial statements and affiliated entities.
- Prepare detailed reconciliations for general ledger accounts in approved reconciliation format. This includes, but is not limited to, review and analysis of all account activity, obtaining documentation for all transactions, thorough investigation of unfamiliar transactions and correction of errors. Communicate all material discrepancies and potential issues and adjustments with appropriate team members and/or leaders.
- Prepare monthly financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as assigned.
- Participate in the annual year-end audit by preparing audit workpapers.
- Maintains communication with the Accounting Manager of any issues, new developments, and status of job duties.
- Contribute to departmental and Health System objectives by working collaboratively and consistently demonstrating professionalism, cooperation, and effective work habits.
- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives through team involvement, problem solving, and support of the Health System’s commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Perform other assigned duties and special projects, which may include preparation of tax returns, daily cash reconciliations, maintenance of capital asset activity, risk insurance coordination, and community benefit reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Two years of accounting experience, preferred.
- Healthcare experience, preferred.
- Proficiency with current digital productivity tools and technology, including spreadsheet and document tools, data visualization and reporting platforms, and enterprise financial and general ledger systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
- Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Collaboration and interaction with department team members, leaders, and healthcare providers throughout the organization.
- Work may be performed remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in a climate‑controlled office cubicle setting, with occasional movement throughout the facility.
