What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Bethany Children's Health Center?
Job Details
Job Description
Job Purpose
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The Accounting Specialist is responsible for ensuring financial records are accurate and complete. This role is responsible for processing and reconciling financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with monthly and year-end close procedures. The Accounting Specialist ensures compliance with internal controls, policies, and applicable regulations while providing timely and accurate financial information to support hospital operations. |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Duty |
Percent of Time |
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Monitor daily EFT activity across bank accounts, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded with supporting documentation. |
10% |
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Prepare and enter journal entries into the accounting system, applying sound judgment to ensure accurate account coding. Record all daily deposits. |
25% |
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Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and various general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records by required deadlines. Book treasury activities throughout the month. |
40% |
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Manage Property Funds – Process Invoices and issue checks as approved. |
5% |
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Assist with various accounting processes, provide support with audits and tax preparations. |
15% |
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Other duties as assigned |
5% |
Qualifications
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Education: |
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and substantial accounting experience in a healthcare or related industry may be considered in lieu of a degree |
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Experience: |
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices required. A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience is preferred, ideally in a healthcare setting. Experience with Meditech systems preferred |
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License/Certification/Credential: |
None |
About Us
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.
