At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:** The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for providing accounting and financial support to ensure adequate internal controls and efficiency of procedures and processes within the Accounting department. This role will ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and accounting. **Essential Job Functions:** + Maintains general ledger accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and organization policy and researches exceptions. + Prepare journal entries for month end close.Prepare or assists with more complex journal entries. Approve other staffs entries for posting. + Performs an analysis of the overall income, statement, identifies variances to budget, researches and provides explanations for identified variances. + Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline monthly and attached support documents for items >$50k.Research and clear items over 90 days old.Approve other staffs reconciliations and assist with resolving issues. + Assist with accounts receivable subsystem variance resolution. + Proficient and understand how all systems work together and can assist others with questions.Is a subject matter expert for a system and assists with training staff on new or functionality or refreshing current knowledge of systems. + Oversees the process improvement team and implementation. + Holds periodic Accountant meetings and provides feedback to Manager.This meeting covers suggested process improvements, things that are work problems for staff, roll out of new implementations or accounting policy changes. + Assists the Accounting Manager during close and is available to cover for them in their absence. + Liaison with local system financial planning and analysis team. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **License/Certification** Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred) **Education** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (required) Masters Degree (preferred) **Work Experience** 5 years of related experience (required) 7 years of related experience (preferred) **Skills** Integrated financial systems Healthcare system GAAP and accounting interpretations, especially IT issues related to software and hardware. Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint Communication with internals and externals Communication with all levels and stakeholders work independently proactively limited supervision team player Management supervisory Excellent communication interpersonal skill As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. **What we offer** + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) + Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts + Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders + Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support _Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status._ All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com