JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: Prepares assigned income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports. Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Conducts special studies. Coordinates accounting matters with other departments. Utilizes computer to input, retrieve and/or display accounting information.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

Prepares accurate and timely financial statements:

Prepares monthly financial statements within the guidelines of the working day timetable and free of material errors as set forth by the management team.
Reconciles and analyzes self audits
Compiles all necessary reconciliations and supplemental schedules of all balance sheet accounts by the end of each month for review by the management team.
Completes special projects as assigned
Performs all applicable duties complete assigned tasks within the established time frame. Standard special projects include, but are not limited to:
Year-end inventory observations as assigned by supervisor
Assist operations in preparation of annual operating and capital budgets
Deliver appropriate financial information to auditors in a timely manner established by either a client assistance package or an audit timetable.
Uses available technology and software systems efficiently in completing the assigned tasks.
Required special reporting
Maintenance of ledgers and additional internal and external reports for distribution
Preparation of Surveys as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

Background in healthcare setting preferred

Educational Requirements

College degree, preferably with 15 hours of Accounting credits

Special Skill, License And Knowledge Requirements

Windows Applications and Computer Spreadsheet knowledge

Hipaa Requirements:

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: patient demographic information, patient financial and/or 3rd party billing information.

Safety Requirements:

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position.

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