Accountant - Corporate Accounting - Sioux Falls

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Facility: Sanford Business Center Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 2200 E Benson Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40. 00
Starting Rate: $21.50

Department Details

Collaborative office environment, with hours 8-5 Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

The Accountant provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management, with work generally consisting of day-to-day transactions. Maintains financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational standards. Completes month-end closing cycle and reconciliation responsibilities. Compiles, organizes, and retains adequate supporting documentation. Prepares accurate journal entries, reconciles the general ledger, and resolves discrepancies as appropriate and in a timely manner. Independently obtains necessary reports and supporting documentation to complete work. Implements internal controls to mitigate errors. Communicates with colleagues in accounting department and other departments as needed to assure the integrity of financial information and accuracy of related deliverables.

Demonstrates working knowledge of financial systems and procedures relevant to the enterprise and its subsidiaries; utilizes appropriate systems to update and report consolidated financial results. Creates reports on organization's financial performance for internal and external use. Navigates financial systems autonomously. Demonstrates a full understanding of accounting and finance transaction cycles with the ability to identify interdependencies and relationships among systems and subsidiaries. Requires systems thinking and independent decision-making, seeks guidance and escalates issues to leadership when appropriate.

Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills and be able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively, with minimal direction but seeks guidance where needed. Must demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail. Must be fluent in Excel; must be able to accurately create and consistently use advanced formulas and pivot tables, while also streamlining and improving processes. Presents a professional demeanor in interactions with colleagues and in communications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related degree with an Accounting minor required. Accounting degree preferred.

Two years of experience is preferred.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Function: Finance
Req Number: R-69199
Featured: No