Accountant III (Sr. Accountant)

Title:  Accountant

 Reporting Relationship:  Controller or CFO 

 General Summary of Responsibilities:  Assists the Finance Department with assigned projects.  These projects include (but are not limited to):  maintaining the general ledger, financial and statistical reporting, and budgeting and audit preparation.  Demonstrate knowledge of accounting principles and how to apply them in specific situations while adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and supporting the systems of internal control.

Essential Job Functions:

1. 1. Assist with monthly and yearly close processes and monthly financial statement preparations including the routine reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and selected income statement accounts.
   2. Oversee the distribution of monthly reports including financial statements, department responsibility reports, and department pay and benefit reports.
   3. Work directly with the Payroll Accounting Assistant during bi-weekly payroll processing. Learn all aspects of payroll and become proficient in processing payroll.
   4. Prepare payroll journal entries for upload to the general ledger system.
   5. Review and assist with the monthly bank reconciliation of bank accounts and revenue posting.
   6. Review and assist with monthly sales tax reports for the hospital, including payment to the state.
   7. Ensure that all payroll deposits and reports are submitted timely and accurately.
   8. Ensure the daily banking of cash and checks. Provide oversight over cash drawers, vault cash, change machines and petty cash to ensure the integrity of this highly vulnerable asset.
   9. Provide guidance and/or assistance to distribute the monthly reports including financial statements and department responsibility reports.
   10. Assist with monitoring and analyzing monthly operating results against budget.
   11. Assists with Annual Budgets
   12. Complete audit assignments, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.
   13. Continue to increase knowledge of healthcare accounting, financial and revenue cycle issues by reviewing journals and periodicals and attending appropriate in-services and workshops.
   14. Provide guidance and/or assistance to the Accountant II (Junior Accountant), including serving as their back-up, if needed.
   15. Prepare the annual Foundation Tax Return.
   16. Work with Chief Financial Officer to coordinate audit assignments with Finance Department staff and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
   17. Attend Monthly Finance Committee Meetings

Other Job Functions:

• Perform technical functions of the department, as necessary.
• Attend mandatory in-service, training sessions and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Job Qualifications:

     Education:

             Required:  Bachelor of Science/Arts in Business with Accounting concentration;

    Licenses: 

              Required: Valid Driver's License 

    Experience: 

Required:  Excellent keyboarding skills and proficiency with Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and Power Point.  A comprehensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  Proficiency with a variety of inter-related IT systems, including: general ledger, payroll, and accounts payable

Preferred:  Excellent keyboarding skills and proficiency with Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and Power Point.  A comprehensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  Experience in all aspects of financial statement preparations and a key player in organization audit activities.  Proficiency with a variety of inter-related IT systems, including:  general ledger, payroll, and accounts payable.  An overview knowledge of hospital and clinic billing and accounts receivable systems.  A minimum of five years of experience as a senior level accountant or financial analyst in any industry with demonstrated leadership abilities. 

Upon hire must provide copy of Immunization Record and disclose your current influenza immunization

All offers of employment are subject to a Background check and drug screen.

EOE