Financial Analyst II, Month-End Close and Reporting

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

Not Applicable Posted March 13, 2026 Job link

Responsibilities

On the finance/accounting team at Sutter Health, you'll prepare journal entries, perform monthly account reconciliations for Supply Chain-related GL accounts, and produce accurate and timely financial reports and statements. You will analyze variances against budget and prior periods, research and summarize variance drivers for stakeholders, and perform financial forecasting and analysis on operations, profitability, benchmarking, and resource utilization. You will also support leaders with annual operating and capital budgets, maintain and reconcile financial reporting/cost accounting systems, and assist with audit documentation and compliance while partnering with Finance, AP, and operational teams to validate data.

Commitments

This is a full-time, non-exempt hybrid role based in the Sacramento area, generally working 8-hour day shifts Monday through Friday with weekend work as needed and an expected 40 hours per week. You may need to go onsite in Sacramento occasionally, and compensation may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

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Requirements

Typical Experience
2 years recent relevant experience
Working knowledge of accounting and financial operations and processes.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of financial analysis principles, methods, practices, and procedures.
Working knowledge of computerized accounting/financial systems and how it’s used in compiling, recording, maintaining accounting/financial transactions and information.
Ability to translate financial data & analysis into reports and presentations for appropriate audience.
Ability to read, comprehend, and apply policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory & legal requirements.
Ability to compute and apply basic mathematical functions and computations, including percentages, decimals and prorated amounts.
Critical thinking and analytical abilities.
Ability to work with large data sets.
Organization skills and attention to details.
Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
Ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments accurately and timely, and to meet strict timelines.
Ability to communicate through verbal and written means.

Preferred Skills

Advanced Excel and SQL experience highly desired.

Education

(Not required) – Education
(Required) – Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
(Not required) – Bachelor's: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field
(Not required) – Typical Experience

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Organization
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley
Position Overview

This position is hybrid within the Sacramento area. May need to go onsite in Sacramento occasionally.
Advanced Excel and SQL experience highly desired.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support month-end close and financial reporting for Supply Chain operations. This role ensures accurate accounting, strong internal controls, and timely reporting to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments)
Perform monthly account reconciliations for Supply Chain-related GL accounts
Analyze and explain variances (Actual vs Budget, YoY)
Research and summarize variance drivers for stakeholders
Support audit documentation and compliance
Partner with Finance, AP, and operational teams to validate data
Prepares accurate and timely financial reports and statements. Performs financial forecasts and analysis relating to operations, profitability, benchmarking or resource utilization, identifying trends, variances and performance gaps. Supports leaders in preparing annual operating and/or capital budgets, and reviews submitted data to ensure budget numbers upload into financial system accurately. Maintains financial reporting/cost accounting system, reviewing data uploads, and updating and reconciling system data.
Education
Job Description :
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field
Typical Experience

2 years recent relevant experience
Skills And Knowledge

Working knowledge of accounting and financial operations and processes.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of financial analysis principles, methods, practices, and procedures.
Working knowledge of computerized accounting/financial systems and how it’s used in compiling, recording, maintaining accounting/financial transactions and information.
Ability to translate financial data & analysis into reports and presentations for appropriate audience.
Ability to read, comprehend, and apply policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory & legal requirements.
Ability to compute and apply basic mathematical functions and computations, including percentages, decimals and prorated amounts.
Critical thinking and analytical abilities.
Ability to work with large data sets.
Organization skills and attention to details.
Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
Ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments accurately and timely, and to meet strict timelines.
Ability to communicate through verbal and written means.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $37.68 to $56.52 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.