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ACCOUNTANT, SENIOR (565)

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · $29.44–$45.64 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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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 found an error after statements were already shared. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own and correct mistakes promptly, which protects the integrity of reporting.

Tell me about a process you improved to make close or reporting faster or more accurate.

What they are checking: Whether they look for ways to improve the work instead of just repeating it.

What would you do

A department leader asks why their expenses jumped this month. How do you explain it to someone who is not in finance?

What they are checking: Whether they can translate accounting detail into plain language for clinical and operational leaders.

You are juggling a close deadline and a special project with the same due date. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet department deadlines while handling ad hoc work, as the role expects.

How do you help a newer accountant on the team who keeps making the same kind of mistake?

What they are checking: Whether they can support others as a senior member of the team.

About the work

Walk me through how you would handle month-end close for the general ledger you support.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the close process and can lead it, since this role is the lead analyst for the GL.

How do you reconcile a balance sheet account that has been off for a few months?

What they are checking: Whether they can dig into a stubborn variance methodically and find the real cause.

What is unique about accounting in a healthcare system compared with other industries?

What they are checking: Whether they know areas like contractual allowances, bad debt and charity care that shape hospital finances.

How would you approach a feasibility study for opening a new outpatient clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a sound financial analysis, which the posting lists as part of the job.

How do you handle accounting for affiliates and intercompany activity in a health system?

What they are checking: Whether they understand multi-entity accounting, since this role may support affiliate management.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: Hybrid Job Description Summary: Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, serves Memorial Health System management or one of its affiliates management by providing lead financial analyst support for the general ledger application by maintaining various detailed financial analysis and assisting in the preparation of financial statements, feasibility studies, and other financial research projects, as required. Assure that established departmental deadlines are met as well as provide assistance and support to attain departmental goals and objectives. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Job Description: Education: · Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required. · Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance required, preferably in the healthcare setting. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Experience with personal computers and software (including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook). · Must be able to work in a fast changing environment. · Possess good analytical skills and good human relation skills. · Shows initiative to inquire, review, follow up, investigate, to take the lead on projects, etc. · Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, tax issues, etc. · Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy. Candidate should be able to recognize inaccurate numbers and have the ability to independently resolve errors and determine resolutions. · Strong understanding of journal entries along with P/L or B/S effects of entries. · Must possess ability to compile data, analyze and develop recommendations along with clear presentation of analysis. · Strong communication and presentation skills required. Pay Transparency $29.44 - $45.64 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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