Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for the organization and coordination of all activities of the accounts payable functions; assists in preparation of hospital, clinic and departmental financial statements; maintains records and follow up documentation. Develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets for various accounting and financial projects; provides analysis of productivity; assists with budgets; analyzes and monitors financial data, trends, and indicators. Accumulates facts and information in specific accounting areas and summarizes in proper form. Analyzes financial data for discrepancies or errors; reconciles data.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining vendor files
• Receive and process invoices in an efficient manner
• Maintain vendor relationships and respond to their inquiries
• Review invoices for accuracy and apply appropriate credits and discounts
• Prepare accounts payable checks and process them for disbursement
• Obtain the required signatures on accounts payable checks and verify account coding for general ledger
• Distribute checks in a timely manner
• Maintain accounts payable records and prepare related reports
• Record all invoices, adjustments, and payments in the accounts payable system
• Analyz accounts to trace and resolve discrepancies or errors
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets for a variety of applications
• Assist with preparation of annual cost report as directed
• Provide assistance with annual independent audit
• Provide accurate and reliable information as needed for any other reports or audits as requested
• Submit reports and respond to inquiries from state and federal agencies, third-party payers, and other outside parties
• Assist in preparation of reports and financial statements for Board Meetings
• Maintain specified hospital and clinic financial records; maintain and reconciles account ledgers; maintain and enter monthly journal entries, maintain and reconciles bank accounts
• Analyze and report fiscal activity, make recommendations, and / or take appropriate action to reduce the cost of providing services
• Prepare internal departmental budgets and submit periodic budget reports to state
• Analyze and monitor financial data, productivity, trends, and indicators both on a standard, ongoing basis as well as on request
• Assess financial impact of proposed services and programs and monitor financial cost / benefit of existing programs and services
• Investigate, gather information, and answer routine queries arising from CFO, Administration and Directors
• Prepare statistical reports and create standard and ad hoc reports for CFO and other departments as requested
• Develop and maintain a good knowledge of RGH’s processes and procedures in regard to the accounting system
• Participate in Finance Committee meetings and take minutes
• Apply basic accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including routine costing and variance analysis
• Assist in ensuring departmental compliance with established policies, State licensure and other regulatory standards, including safety, environmental and legal requirements, and policies and procedures, both internal and external
• Participate in performance improvement
• Communicate pertinent information to employees
• Assist the CFO and Administrator with special projects reports as requested

Non-Essential Functions

Roosevelt General Hospital (RGH) is committed to providing safe, quality care to patients. Employees are required to adhere to the Values of RGH.

Integrity :

We conduct ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We handle each encounter, whether with patients, families or co-workers, with transparency, respect and honesty. Our actions are aligned with our values.

Learning :

We believe that growth is enhanced by knowledge and skills. Creating knowledge and skills through teaching and learning is important to us and the healthcare industry. We recognize that learning continues throughout our lives and see learning as essential to keep staff competent. We know that learning changes minds and lives to better serve our patients.

Innovation :

We continuously seek cutting edge equipment, techniques and training to stay at the forefront of health care. We believe being a rural health care facility does not limit our ability to provide world class, innovative health care.

Kindness :

We believe in treating others as we would want to be treated. We want to serve each person with genuine compassion, understanding, and kindness, as if they are members of our own family. This sometimes means extending extra grace to others when they don’t treat us the same.

Excellence :

We strive to be the model facility of quality and safety for our patients and staff alike. We hold each other accountable to the highest standards. We want to be the best at what we do.

Unity :

We stand united in our efforts to provide the best care possible for our patients. We recognize healthcare is no longer dependent on a single provider but is a team sport in which all members play an important role. We support each other and respect the unique skills each person possesses. We also stand in unity with our community and commit to collaborative partnerships for the good of all.

Qualifications

Professional Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions