Jobs › HSHS

Accountant

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $25.53–$38.29 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

Apply at HSHS

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you used independent judgment on an accounting question that didn't have a clear answer.

What they are checking: Whether they can make sound decisions on their own, which the posting stresses.

This role is hybrid. How do you stay productive and reachable working from home?

What they are checking: Whether they can work remotely reliably, and meet the setup the posting requires.

Tell me about a time you had to meet a close deadline with a lot of work left.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and accurate under month-end pressure.

What would you do

You find a reconciling item you can't explain. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they investigate and escalate instead of forcing the balance or leaving it unresolved.

You notice a payment that looks like a duplicate invoice. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they catch payables errors and follow controls before money goes out.

About the work

Walk me through how you reconcile a cash account at month end.

What they are checking: Whether they can find and explain differences, which the posting lists as a core duty.

How do you monitor department purchases against budget, and what do you do when one is off track?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot variances and communicate them clearly to managers.

How do you prepare financial statements, and what checks do you do before they go out?

What they are checking: Whether they review their own work carefully, since errors in statements affect decisions.

How do you decide whether a purchase should be capitalized or expensed?

What they are checking: Whether they understand capital expenditure rules for equipment in a hospital setting.

What Excel skills do you rely on most, and what accounting systems have you used?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical tools to handle reconciliations and reports efficiently.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at HSHS from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by HSHS.

Pay Range: $25.53 - $38.29 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking an Accountant to join our team. Primary duty includes the performance of work directly related to the business operations and the exercising of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. Responsibilities may include monitoring purchases compared to the budget, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, capital expenditures/equipment. Reconciliation of all cash accounts and monitoring of cash receipts and disbursements. Responsible for the preparation of financial statements. Position Specifics: o Department: Accounting o Core Function: Corporate Services o Schedule: Full Time, Hybrid-on site as needed o Facility: Hollis Building o Location: Springfield, IL o Compensation that aligns with your experience INTERNET SPEED REQUIREMENTS: • Download speeds must be at least 20 Mb or higher. (100 Mb or higher is preferred.) • Upload speeds must be at least 6 Mb or higher. (10 Mb or higher is preferred.) • Latency/Ping must be under 100 ms. (Under 60 ms is preferred.) Education Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required. Experience Qualifications • Previous accounting experience is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • N/A Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

Apply at HSHS

More accountant roles