What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Southern Cancer Center?
Overview:
SCOPE: Under direct supervision, prepares necessary entries and schedules for month-end close of assigned oncology practices. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.
Souhern Cancer Center is hiring an Accountant for our Administrative office in Daphne.
SCOPE: Under direct supervision, prepares necessary entries and schedules for month-end close of assigned oncology practices. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares monthly close of all practices and management companies to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Ensures that accruals are made appropriately each month.
- Works with practice Controllers to obtain all necessary information and explanations.
- Ensures compliance with Management Services Agreements for all practices.
- Ensures accurate accounting for new practices including opening balance sheet, subsequent adjustments to B/S and MSA, etc.
- Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported by valid detail.
- Reviews monthly Reporting Package for all practices for accuracy, reasonableness and completeness.
- Ensures timely submission of Reporting Packages to Controllers for review. Responds to Controller inquiries in a timely manner.
- Meets Corporate reporting deadlines.
- Provides various practice specific reporting as requested by Controllers.
- Ensures accuracy and completeness of fixed assets records including depreciation.
- Implements new fixed asset system.
- Assists in the annual budgeting process for all practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree required in accounting, finance or other business related curriculum.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.
