Accounting Manager - Children's Mercy KC

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

 

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview:

The Manager of Accounting reports to the Director of Accounting and Reporting and is responsible for the maintenance of efficient accounting processes in accordance with GAAP. The manager guides the team through complex transactions to ensure transactions are recorded/reconciled, team members education is advanced, and cross-training is achieved. Manager lends accounting expertise to monthly operating reviews, financial improvement initiatives, financial forecasts, system implementations, and other special projects. The manager is responsible for staff development to promote department commitment to financial integrity, lean accounting, cross-functional collaboration, and accurate reporting.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

Manage the daily activities and administration of the assigned accounting team members:

• Manage staff workload, special projects, set priorities, and provide oversight and review of work performed by accounting staff and meet regularly with staff to assure responsibilities are being met. 
• Maintain open and accessible environment conducive to growth of all departmental associates.
• Deadlines are enforced as necessary, and associates are given assistance as reasonably needed or requested to complete tasks.
• Work of associates is reviewed on a timely basis, and comments and/or corrections are discussed with employees as necessary.
• Cultivate and challenge associates to develop broad view of financial operations and results. 

 

Develops and maintains efficient accounting processes to ensure accurate, timely, and standardized completion of work in accordance with GAAP:

• Ensure staff adhere to standardized accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and Lean Accounting. 
• Ensure journal entries are recorded properly in accordance with policies and supporting documentation is maintained.
• Ensure general ledger accounts are properly reconciled, supporting documentation is appropriate, and reconciling items are cleared timely.

 

Provide input and lend accounting expertise to monthly operating reviews, financial improvement initiatives, financial forecasts, system implementations, and other special projects:

• Ensures data is provided timely and enriches the overall product by taking into consideration unique account standards that impact outcomes or timing.
• Ensure staff communicates and educates operational managers regarding accounting or reporting changes affecting their departments and financial results.
• Evaluate accounting processes for appropriate revenue/expense alignment and collaborate with leaders on solutions.

 

Leads the preparation and presentation of selected financial statements and other complex financial and statistical analysis:

• Ensure financial statements are prepared timely and accurately.
• Ensure financial analysis and management discussion is relevant, timely, and clearly articulated in order inform management decisions and action planning. 
• Develop processes and maintain processes that further supports entity reporting.

 

Complete and document complex accounting analysis and process reviews in accordance with GAAP and Lean Accounting:

• Provide guidance to other team members on complex transactions to ensure transactions are recorded/reconciled, team members education is advanced, and cross-training is achieved.
• Reviews accounting interpretations and assumptions written by staff to support accounting approach and ensures conclusions are clear, comprehensive, and cite relevant accounting literature. 
• Identifies opportunities and implements best practices to support lean accounting, accurate GAAP application, and appropriate internal controls.  Areas of emphasis may include inventory, accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities.

Coordinates with the Director of Accounting and Reporting to ensure support of the maintenance, improvement, and testing of the ERP System:

• Ensure standard ERP work processes are documented and reflect current status.
• Ensure team members perform monthly testing of ERP updates timely.
• Evaluate system processes to maximize capabilities and streamline manual processes

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 5-7 years' experience OR
• Master's Degree MBA, or MAA, preferred
• (CPA) Certified Public Accountant highly preferred

 

Benefits at Children's Mercy:

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. Starting Pay:

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $43.65/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

 

 

Remote Work/Work from Home:

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.