Accountant I

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC407080 Accounting

Summary:

Grant Funded - Hybrid

The Accountant I position will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles accounts. Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly closing duties as well as other special projects as assigned. May assist with the development, completion, and publishing of the annual budget.

Additional Information:

Grant Funded

Hybrid 80/20 (4 days on premises + 1 day remote) with flexibility during off-closing weeks.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Accounting - No experience required

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Reconciles balance sheet accounts to the general ledger for monthly and year-end processes. Researches and resolves all difference within prescribed timeframes footnoting resolutions and expected date of resolution, when necessary.

2. Maintains account reconciliation, journal entry, and daily duty standard operating procedures.

3. Posts journal entries and prepares reports and schedules according to department month and year-end closing schedules. Analyzes journal entries and their impact on financial statements.

4. Assists in the detail review, analysis and preparation of financial statements and schedules.

5. Assists with budgeting process and audit requests as needed.

6. Tests system upgrades and enhancements related to job duties.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children's (~~~) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (~~~) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (~~~) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (~~~) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael - Business Operations Manager

"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst

"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator

"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant

"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.