Accounting Systems Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Rivhs. Riverside Denbigh Professional Park - Newport News, Virginia · full-time · $60,600–$83,325 base.
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What you'll do
- Test financial software and review it to check that accounting systems work as intended
- Analyze financial data each month and year, then maintain the annual budget and its supporting information
- Prepare reimbursement analyses and federal, state, and local tax returns
- Explain federal and state rules, check accounting processes, and coordinate with agencies, auditors, consultants and internal teams
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a computer science or IT minor
- Two years in accounting, including a computer science or IT minor
- Alternatively, two years as an accountant with database and software design, specification, and programming experience
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone with accounting experience and a strong grounding in accounting systems. The work is based in Newport News, Virginia. A master’s degree and CPA certification are preferred.
From the employer
Hiring Range
$60,600.00 - $83,325.00/Annual
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The System Analysis Accountant works in a highly computerized environment and is responsible for the review and testing of financial systems software; monthly and annual financial data analyses; preparation and maintenance of the annual budget and related data that is required for the submission of Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports, reimbursement analyses, and federal, state and local tax returns. The Accountant is constantly assessing the theoretical integrity of accounting functions in the accounting department.
What you will do
- Review and test financial systems software
- Perform monthly and annual financial data analysis
- Preparation and maintenance of the annual budget and the related data that is required for submission of Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports
- Review and perform reimbursement analysis
- Review and prepare federal, state, and local tax returns
- Interpret and communicate federal and state regulations and assess the theoretical integrity of the accounting functions
- Serve as a liaison with regulatory and taxing agencies, external consultants, auditors, leadership and other departments within the Health System
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors Degree, Accounting or Business Administration, with a minor in Computer Science/IT (Required)
- Masters Degree, (Preferred)
Experience
- 2 years experience in Accounting, with Computer Science/IT minor (Required)
- 2 years working as an Accountant with database design, software design and specification, and programming (Basic, SQL, C++, Visual Basic) experience in lieu of Computer Science/IT minor (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - The AICPA (Preferred)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.