Accounting Manager

ACOUNTING MANAGER

Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia (BJISG) is a well-established, busy orthopaedic practice serving over 18 counties in Southeast Georgia. With four locations, seven healthcare providers, and over 70 employees, BJISG is a leading employer with a collaborative team environment. The practice offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees, including health insurance and a 401(k).

Our mission at the Bone & Joint Institute is to offer our patients the finest orthopaedic care available and consider it a privilege to be trusted with their care. We pride ourselves on being a great place to practice orthopaedic medicine, a great place for employees to work, and a great place for patients to receive care.

The Accounting Manager position maintains and oversees the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the organization, ensuring appropriate systems are in place to maintain effective internal controls for the organization. Ensures payroll is completed accurately and timely, and all reports and tax filings are prepared and filed on a timely basis. Prepares, analyzes, and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner. Oversees cash flow management. The manager will also support Human Resources by managing the document flow for hires, terminations, leaves, salary changes, and special payments. This position reports to the Practice Administrator and Partners.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience working in a private physician practice or other small business preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting/HR
• Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks required
• Advanced computer knowledge with word processing and advanced spreadsheet capabilities preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Strong analytical, organizational and administrative skills.
• Great interpersonal skills – ability to communicate cheerfully across all levels
• Enjoys a good challenge
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills and is tenacious
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/assignments/projects independently working in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and critical thinking
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance

• Maintain and oversee the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the organization, ensuring appropriate      systems are in place to maintain effective internal controls for the organization.
• Manage cash flow and reserve funds to optimize financial performance.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and timely, and all reports and tax filings are prepared and filed promptly.
• Make 401k deposits in the required time.
• Manage 401K annual reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for board meetings, and external parties
• Prepare monthly journal entries, including monthly allocations and depreciation.
• Prepare intercompany allocations and transactions monthly.
• Prepare provider bonus checks/payroll transactions.
• Oversee cash flow management through projections of cash receipts and cash disbursements, maintaining adequate cash balances to meet financial obligations and timely payment to vendors.
• Liaison with the practice’s accountant.
• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the partners.
• Performs bank and other account reconciliations.
• Keep track of insurance renewals and communicate effectively with brokers for renewals.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Human Resources

• Support hiring processes and prepare and update job descriptions, categories, and salary ranges.
• Support staffing by managing the document flow for hires, terminations, leaves, salary changes, special payments and ensuring that new hires have adequate workspace and office equipment.
• Create and maintain employee personnel file and payroll master file.
• Negotiate and administer benefits packages for all employees.