About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst will lead standard accounting functions, including month-end close and reconciliations, to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. They will also perform cost and financial variance analysis to support management decision-making and provide consultative financial insights.

What they look for

Accounting Financial analysis Variance analysis Financial reporting Month-end close Reconciliations Decision support Excel Cost analysis Compliance

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree. Advanced Excel skills and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting are specifically required for this role.

Benefits

Paid time off Health insurance Wellness plans Retirement benefits Employer match plans Long-term disability Short-term disability Employee assistance programs Parental leave Adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement

Full description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: Accounting

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday

Salary Range: $79,511.52 - $110,834.59 per year #LI-Remote #InternalOps

How you'll make an impact in this role

Lead standard accounting functions, including month-end close and reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Perform cost and financial variance analysis of data extracted from various internal sources to identify and explain discrepancies, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting effective decision-making.

Perform analysis and reporting regarding financial operations and information.

Serve as consultant to all levels of management to provide decision support for initiatives, policies and procedures.

Perform necessary reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

Advanced Excel Experience

Bachelors in Accounting

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.