What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant-III position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Accountant III
Job Code 20234
FLSA Status
Job Family FINANCE
Job Summary
Responsible for the accumulation, recording, and presentation of financial data for internal and external reporting. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains and reviews all aspects of the general ledger. Ensures proper coding by hospital departments and Accounting personnel.
- Prepares and posts journal entries in the general ledger(s). Ensures proper journal entry documentation.
- Assists in preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Coordinates completion and review of balance sheets.
- Assists Director in compiling accurate financial analysis information for short-term and long-term financial projects. Completes special projects as assigned.
- Assists Director in providing requested information for annual financial audit, tax returns and other projects deemed necessary.
- Assist with technical/complex accounting & reporting issues.
- Provides financial support and mentoring as needed.
Specifications
Experience
Description
Minimum Required- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Accounting, Financial statement preparation, or healthcare.
Preferred/Desired - Five (5) years of accounting experience.
Education
Description
Minimum Required - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
Preferred/Desired - Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance.
Training
Description:
Minimum Required:
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description:
Minimum Required: Spreadsheet skills, word processing skills, 10 key calculator, computerized financial systems, good communication and customer service skills.
Preferred/Desired: Lawson, Epic
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired: CPA
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships: No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating - Light
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Occasional
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination : No
Near Vision: Accurate
Far Vision: Accurate
Depth Perception
Hearing: Moderate
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other