Job Summary

The Staff Accountant, Projects is responsible for assisting with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules. This role supports month-end and year-end close processes, internal and external audit requests, and financial reporting activities. Working within a team environment, the Staff Accountant, Associate ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions while contributing to process improvements and special projects as assigned.

As a Staff Accountant, Projects at Community Health Systems (CHS) - Shared Business Operations, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our purpose to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package including:

Essential Functions

• Prepares journal entries and supporting analysis as part of the monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Completes account reconciliations for various general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares monthly schedules used in the development of consolidated and/or subsidiary financial statements.
• Supports internal and external audit requests, compiling, summarizing, and preparing necessary documentation to facilitate audit procedures.
• Assists in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
• Conducts analysis of key accounts, including monitoring financial trends and preparing reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepares ad-hoc financial analyses to support accounting and financial reporting decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related financial operations required
• Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 15 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 71 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.