What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Controller position at Hawarden Regional Healthcare Clinic?
Under limited supervision, is responsible for maintaining subsidiary ledgers, journals and worksheets for financial and statistical reporting. Supports Director of Finance with budgeting, forecasting, financial report preparation, audit preparation and preparation of month-end journal entries and other functions as needed. Adheres to the mission, values and standards of excellence of Hawarden Regional Healthcare in all aspects of job performance.
AGE OF POPULATION SERVED
Neonatal Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric Not Applicable
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
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Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with Hawarden Regional Healthcare standards. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, and HRH policies and procedures, including all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior by implementing the organizational vision, values, and mission.
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Maintains journals and subsidiary ledgers, prepares supporting worksheets and journal entries for financial and statistical reporting.
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Prepares supporting schedules of balance sheet accounts for audit purposes, and reconciles regularly.
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Prepares financial statement with assistance from Director of Finance.
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Provides oversight of Fixed Assets and supporting schedules.
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Prepares and submits monthly MercyOne financial and clinical reporting.
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Assists the Director of Finance with Capital and Operating Budgets.
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Assists the Director of Finance with the Annual Medicare Cost Report filing.
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Assists in CQI activities and process improvements and Compliance activities.
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Responsible for accounting functions including bank reconciliations, general ledger entries and accounts payable.
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Monitors cash account balances and releases accounts payable according to specific due dates and in consideration of future cash commitments.
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Monitors investment maturity dates and provides Director of Finance information to obtain competitive investment quotes as due date approaching.
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Attends departmental meetings as required and requested.
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Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of Hawarden Regional Healthcare
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Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.)
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Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, conferences, and in services. Is knowledgeable of and complies with Safety and Infection Control Policies & Procedures. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as requested. Keeps up to date on new procedures and research. Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees and HRH business.
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Completes all mandatory training such as Healthstream, The Patient Experience, Safe Choices, Crucial Conversations and any other training as designated by Administration.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
MISSION STATEMENT
Provide for the health and wellness of all in our communities through delivery of quality healthcare services close to home.
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The standards of excellence are the behaviors necessary for all of us to achieve our Vision. They are:
- Trust Being a reliable resource for patients, families and co-workers by acting with honesty and integrity at all times.
- Caring Displaying kindness and concern for others by creating a welcoming environment for all those who enter our facility.
- Communication Giving and receiving information that others need or desire.
- Pride Fulfillment of being a part of something bigger than yourself.
- Accountability Taking responsibility for my actions and decisions.
- Respect Honoring our patients, families and co-workers.
COMMITMENT
Must be able to embrace and adhere to the standards of excellence of the organization and support the Mission of Hawarden Regional Healthcare.
Must demonstrate good work habits such as time management, attendance, punctuality, team building and other behaviors aligned to the mission and values of the organization.
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, or would consider 2 years related experience in lieu of every year of formal education.
- Experience in public accounting preferred.
- Must have an advanced understanding & use of Excel.
- Is able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change.
- Requires professionalism in both dress and conduct on the job. Successful individual should be a mature executive with a professional appearance/demeanor, excellent character, integrity and commitment.
- Excellent interpersonal/listening skills to interact effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, experience and educational levels.
- Excellent written/oral communication skills. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and other allied health professionals.
- May be requested to travel within the region.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Hawarden Regional Healthcare.
Hawarden cultivates, upholds and supports a safe work environment. Employees support patient and staff safety by demonstrating aptitude and maintaining organizational employment standards and requirements. Employee job performance is continually appraised and formally evaluated during the course of employment with Hawarden.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must successfully pass pre-employment physical examination, drug screening, and must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives.
- Must possess the ability to comply with Hawarden Regional Healthcare policies and procedures.
- Has the physical stamina to meet the requirements of this job description, including frequent walking, bending, sitting, and standing. Knowledge of body mechanics necessary. Will need to handle, turn, life or lower objects usually of 20 pounds or less with the hand or hands.
- Job generally requires long periods of sitting at a desk/computer and/or periods of bending (filing), walking or standing.
- Ability to function under stressful situations.
- Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to environmental elements, such as inclement weather, dust, noise, chemicals and/or chemical fumes, and infectious disease.
- Regular and physical attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
These essential functions identify the major requirements of the job. They are not an exhaustive list of all job requirements. An employee may be called upon to perform physical actions not specifically identified in this job description.