Senior Accountant

Employee Status: Regular

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Days

Shift Length: 8 hours

Weekend Coverage: Not Applicable

Call Coverage: Not Applicable

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

Position Summary

The senior accountant is responsible for preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliations; applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures; preparing accurate and timely financial reports and statements; monitoring compliance with regulatory organizations assisting in preparation of annual audit and tax filings; and reviewing associate accountant and accountant work to ensure accuracy and completeness.



License/Certification/Registration required? No

Education:
*Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Experience:
*5+ years experience with Accounting or Financial exposure.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Minimum:
*Audit experience
*Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills (to include pivot tables, dsums, vlookups, and macros)
*Advanced understanding of data mining and analysis
*Ability of create and maintain professional working relationships
*Ability to educate and ensure understanding of processes and/or concepts
*Self starter with ability to assess priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred:
*Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
*CPA License (Active or Inactive)
*Project Management experience

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Posting: Nov 4, 2026, 8:19:18 PM

Job: Business Professional

Primary Location: USA-MN-MN and WI Remote

Salary (Pay Basis): 78,400.00 - 113,600.00