Senior Accountant

Job Details

Christiana Care is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the Care Vio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, Christiana Care is shaping the future of health care.

Christiana Care is searching for a Senior Accountant to provide operational support to the Financial Accounting and Reporting Department with primary focus on recording transactions and preparing financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Senior Accountant is responsible for serving as a team leader within the department.

• Facilitates and completes the monthly financial statement close process in Workday Financials.
• Prepares month-end financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepares year-end financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP. This includes the preparation of a complete set of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Net Assets, and the Statement of Cash Flows) with accompanying notes.
• Assists with the preparation for the financial statement audit.
• Assists in the review of certain journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Performs financial statement analysis and reports on variances as part of the financial statement close process.
• Subject matter expert in Workday Financials, including Endowments, Banking, and Accounting modules.
• Subject matter expert in accounting for complex transactions of the business, including patient accounts receivable, investments, donor restricted contributions, debt, joint ventures, etc.
• Responsible for generating accurate consolidated financial statements.
• Suggests ways to improve current business processes and actively utilizes Workday Community.
• Develops and maintains an effective internal control structure.
• Assists with preparation of the Form 990 and performs research on tax issues as needed.
• Assists with the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Performs ad hoc assignments / special projects involving detailed research.
• Prepares and reviews general ledger entries.
• Performs and reviews general ledger account reconciliations.
• Generates reports from the general ledger accounting system.
• Develops and maintains supporting documentation for all aspects of job functions.
• Stays abreast of new accounting standards and relevant regulatory updates.
• Will, on occasion, be required to work overtime.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting is required.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Healthcare accounting or reporting experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Annual Compensation Range $73,611.20 - $

This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including, without limitation, skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Jun 6, 2026

Christiana Care offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./