Edna Palmer, Cpa, MBA
About Edna Palmer, Cpa, MBA
Edna Palmer is a CPA and MBA who currently serves as the Manager of National Accounting at CommonSpirit Health. She has over 30 years of experience in accounting, having held various managerial roles at organizations such as SCL Health and CHI.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Edna Palmer currently holds the position of Manager of National Accounting at CommonSpirit Health. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the organization's financial operations in Englewood, Colorado. In her capacity, she oversees national accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to her current role, Edna Palmer worked at SCL Health as Manager of Accounting-Physicians from 2011 to 2017. She managed accounting operations for physicians during her six-year tenure in Broomfield. Following that, she served as Manager of Enterprise Net Revenue at CHI from 2017 to 2020, focusing on revenue management in Englewood, Colorado.
Educational Background
Edna Palmer earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from Regis University. This educational foundation supports her expertise in financial management and accounting practices.
Career Development in Healthcare Accounting
Edna Palmer has extensive experience in healthcare accounting, having worked at Exempla Healthcare in various roles from 1990 to 1999 and again from 2007 to 2011. Her positions included Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, and Budget Analyst. She also served as Senior Corporate Accountant at Xanterra Parks & Resorts from 2001 to 2004, further enhancing her accounting skills.