Accountant

Overview RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN. RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area. We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off. RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities Accountant Location: Crookston - Main Campus Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hours/wk) - Hybrid position Pay Range: $28.58 - $40.02/hourly (DOE) Job Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly, benefitted position RiverView Health has an opening for a full-time (80 hours every 2 weeks) Accountant in the Finance Department. The accountant is responsible for supporting the Director of Finance in all finance functions and activities that support the whole organization. Ability to work independently and possess self-directed motivation skills to establish priorities and manage workload. Primary responsibilities include conducting general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors. Prepared general ledger entries by maintaining records and files as well as reconciling accounts. Reconciles bank accounts, verifies deposits. Verifies and ensures accounts payable payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform audits and reviews. Files tax forms with federal, state and local government agencies. Other responsibilities include preparing Corporate Account statements; maintaining financial records for the RiverView Foundation, Glenmore Foundation, and the RiverView Gift Shop; provide backup for payroll; and other tasks in the finance area as assigned. Qualifications Minimum(s): Associates degree in Accounting or Finance Proficiency in integrated accounting systems and Microsoft Excel Preferred(s): Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 1+ years of progressive work experience in an accounting role Strong understanding of GAAP principles CPA Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Working knowledge of accounting standards A commitment to high professional ethical standards Ability to manage confidential information with discretion High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical abilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities