Accountant

Primary responsibility of assisting the CFO in assembling and maintaining an adequate accounting/financial system for Good Samaritan Hospital Association (GSHA) & Foundation (GSHSF). The accountant will provide accounting support to financial accounting areas, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, fixed assets, and account reconciliation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business is Preferred; equivalent job experience in bookkeeping or accounting will be considered.
• Excellent understanding of the accounting rules and procedures including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with accounting software and data entry preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in an office setting is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hardwiring Excellence – responsible to know and adhere to evidence-based leadership to achieve excellence.
• Professional attitude, leadership role and team member abilities. Maintains a positive professional role throughout the facility and community.
• Accountability for Safety
• Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in any form including electronic, written or oral.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for Cost Report monthly maintenance of CAH model.
• Support in developing reports for financial analysis.
• Assist with cost reports and internal and external audits.
• Input general ledger entries for account changes
• Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances.
• Track, process, and report all Accounts Receivable transactions including managing manual and electronic deposits.
• Work with payroll entries and intra-company transfers reconciliations and intra-company reconciliation.
• Assisting the CFO in internal and external reporting requirements including the budget process, year end audit, 990 reporting, and cost reporting processes.
• Completion of various schedules required for cost reporting, year-end audit, and 990 reporting.
• Assist with the annual budget process, involving department input and association goals, and compiling budget information in preparation for board approval as needed.
• Ensure computer information is updated with new budget data.
• Assist with preparation of the Medicaid cost report for the Haaland Estates.
• Aid in the review and administration of the Association's Retirement Plan as needed
• Foundation book keeping.
• All other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office setting. Works in a well-lit, temperature controlled room.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Approximately 90% of time is spent sitting at a computer terminal or desk. Requires the lifting of computer reports and files weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires normal vision and hearing range.