Accountant - Financial Accounting: Swedish Medical Center

JOB DESCRIPTION Accountant - Financial Accounting

This is a regular, salaried, 8 hour, day shift position, 1.00 FTE, 40 hours per week. This position is eligible for our full suite of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, generous 401 (k) plan, commuter programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary scale: Placement within the scale is dependent upon years of work experience. The salary scale is reviewed on an annual basis for market comparison and may change in pace with the market.

Responsibilities include analyzing, preparing, maintaining, and reconciling financial information in an accurate and timely basis for external and internal customers.

Prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, tax returns and audit schedules. Reconciles bank accounts and understands the cash process.

Swedish Medical Center has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application and Selection ProcessWhen your online application is submitted successfully, you will receive an auto-confirmation message to the e-mail address you have provided in your application. Our selection process is competitive and you will be contacted if your qualifications and our requirements are a match.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

One year of related accounting experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.Must be able to analyze and interpret data for reasonableness, accuracy, consistency and comparability.Must possess good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively present information.Good working knowledge and experience with Excel and Word.Prefer experience with large, sophisticated accounting software systems (i.e., PeopleSoft).

BENEFITS Swedish offers a wide range of benefit programs, designed to meet the varying needs of our employees at all stages in their lives. From our customized relocation program, to a choice of
several competitive health plans, to our generous 401(k) program, our employees enjoy flexibility and options that represent some of the best employee benefit programs available.

COMPANY PROFILE For nearly a century, Swedish Medical Center has been the premier health-care provider in the Pacific Northwest. Swedish Medical Center is a 1,245-bed medical center comprised of three hospital campuses in Seattle - First Hill, Cherry Hill and Ballard - and an emergency room and specialty center in Issaquah. In addition, we operate a thriving Home Health/Visiting Nurse program, and have specialty clinics throughout the Puget Sound area. Swedish boasts more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 2,000 private-practice physicians, representing virtually every medical, surgical and diagnostic specialty and subspecialty. And, Swedish is growing! There's never been a better time to join Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

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