What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant - Fiscal Services position at Bingham Memorial Hospital?
We are looking for a highly motivated accountant to join our ever growing team here at Bingham. You must be willing and able to learn new skills and adapt to change often, as the medical field is ever changing. You must have good communication skills and be detail oriented. We have multiple providers and specialties and provide services in several of our surrounding areas. If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career and enjoy fast paced environments this will be a good fit for you.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: 4 year bachelor's degree in business related field preferably in accounting preferred..
Minimum Work Experience: 2 years public accounting experience highly preferred. Multi entity experience preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Developed accounting skills, thorough understanding of GAAP, and above average/advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial data; write reports and general correspondence; effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and regulatory agencies. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, etc. to practical situations. Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and be able to perform work with accuracy and a high level of attention to detail. Multi-task and manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist Director of Finance in compiling information, updating, preparing detail schedules, analyzing, and reconciling information for inclusion in the Medicare/Medicaid cost reports. Liaise with external CPA firm to prepare all necessary annual schedules and information for the completion of tax Form 990 and other related tax documents. Provide assistance in preparing the annual operating budget for the hospital, to include but not limited to creating, updating, and managing budget files and providing detail historical statistics, payroll, and non-payroll data for Administration and department managers use in preparing the budget. Provides advanced report writing skills to provide timely ad hoc and special needs financial reports to Director of Finance, CFO, CEO, Administrative Team, department managers, and others as needed. Prepares month-end journal entries according to GAAP, with all necessary supporting documentation. Maintains and accurately accounts for depreciable and non-depreciable assets including, but not limited to, equipment and real property. Assist Director of Finance in facilitating and preparing supporting schedules for year-end financial audit. Performs other duties as necessary.
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Handles Multiple Priorities. Independent discretion/decision making. Makes decisions under pressure. Manages anger/fear/hostility. Manages stress appropriately. Works alone effectively. Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment Works with others effectively.
