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Form of workArdent Health Services is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates nearly 200 sites of care and 30 hospitals across six states. Together, our 24,000 employees and 1,200 employed providers touch more than 10,000 lives each day. With six Ardent entities earning recognition on Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work list in 2022, Ardent and its facilities continue to earn recognition for outstanding workplace cultures where team members feel a sense of belonging and have opportunities to grow their careers. Ardent has also been recognized by Comparably's Best Places to Work Awards, earning honors in the Best CEO, Best Company for Women, Best Leadership Teams and Best Work Life Balance categories among others.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accountant is responsible for assisting in the month-end close associated with an assigned workstream. The assigned workstream can be one of the following, subject to change based on need: capital, cash, contract services, SWBCL, non-income tax, rent/leases/R&M, all other and corporate/shared services.
Responsibilities
- Assist in month-end close process for assigned workstream.
- Prepare various journal entries to be reviewed by senior accountant or above.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and perform analytical reviews of monthly activity.
- Assist in the preparation of schedules for annual audit performed by external auditors.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors Degree required; BS Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Minimum three years of accounting experience required
- Hands-on experience with ERP
- Experience in Microsoft tools required: Outlook, Word, Excel
- Healthcare and corporate office experience preferred
- Lawson and ImageNow system experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to provide accurate and efficient service under the stress of constant deadlines.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the Company.
- Ability work independently.
- Analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal skills.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class
