Senior Accountant

Description

*Remote work considered with some onsite visit required*

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

The accountant is responsible for assisting in the financial reporting of the organization. The accountant must be organized and able to independently schedule workload to meet deadlines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   

• Prepares and reviews monthly interim financial statements and their presentation to include all transactions in accordance with FASB and GAAP principles.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, policies, and industry regulations, including FASB, GAAP, IRS guidelines, as well as other State and Federal Regulatory Agencies as applicable. 
• Preparing, verifying, and maintaining financial records, including journal entries and general ledger accounts.  
• Prepares Cost Report Schedules and information requests as directed.
• Prepares Insurance Coverage process for organization.
• Assists with Reimbursement Activities as directed.
• Assists with the preparation of the Finance Committee Package.
• Reconciles bank statements monthly.
• Reports financial information monthly, as required.
• Prepares accounting information and assists auditors in completion of audit.
• Assists in preparation of annual financial budget.
• Prepares annual tax return information and regulatory filings for submission to preparers.  
• Assists in the development of policy and procedures.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and legal requirements to ensure compliance.
• Extracting and interpreting financial data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies that may impact business performance. 
• Generating reports and delivering key financial insights to aid in decision making processes. 
• Assists in training and developing other accountants as requested. 
• Provides financial and other information to the Controller, VP of Finance and department heads as requested or as situation warrants
• Refers non routine accounting issues to the VP of Finance. 
• Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet department demands
• Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

 PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Sedentary: Occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds independently. Sits most of the time. Stands or walks briefly.

EXPOSURE RISK

Exposure Category III: Employee not reasonably expected to be at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

•  Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
• Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes.
• Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.

 COMPLIANCE

• Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of DECH/CCH.
• Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of DECH/CCH.
• Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer.
• Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.

 *DECH is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with accounting concentration or comparable combination of education and experience. 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting
• Proficiency in financial analysis, including accurately interpreting complex financial data. 
• Familiarity with accounting programs
• Displays knowledge of GAAP and FASB regulations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Thoroughness in identifying errors and inconsistencies to ensure compliance and reliability. 
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.