Responsible for directly assisting the Assistant Chief Financial Officer and preparing a variety of governmental, financial, adhoc, and organizational reports. Responsible for providing support and guidance on various accounting functions, including A/P, Payroll, Account Reconciliations and General Accounting.
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:
- Assists with the preparation of the monthly financial package for the Governing Board and Administration, including monthly journal entries, various account analysis, reconciliations, and schedules. Provides status of financial condition by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
- Cross-trains on Payroll, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting functions to provide support and guidance to accounting staff and department managers.
- Assists in the preparation of various governmental reports, including Uniform Accounting Report, US Census surveys, and the annual 990.
- Prepares various analysis and schedules for annual audits, including the Financial Audit and Medicare Audit. Serves as a key contact for audit inquiries.
- Reconciles quarterly payroll tax information to system generated reports and ensures compliance with IRS guidelines.
- Prepares various general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assists accounting staff with resolving open issues related to the account reconciliation process.
- Analyzes, summarizes, and creates a variety of adhoc financial reports.
- Prepares and distributes monthly departmental financial reports.
- Tracks, reconciles, and audits Physician Income guarantees.
- Works closely with department managers and administration to provide necessary financial information for decision making.
- Assists in the development of accounting processes/procedures as new programs are implemented.
- Identifies opportunities to improve financial controls.
- Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the Shine Behavior Standards.
- Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.
Secondary Functions:
- Coordinates the preparation of the annual 5500 filing.
- Assists employees or outside vendors with inquiries relating to Payroll and Accounts Payable.
- Provides assistance to employees outside of the Accounting department regarding financial activity.
- Attends educational seminars to enhance knowledge and skill set.
- Participates in departmental and hospitalwide meetings.
- Reviews department and hospitalwide policies and procedures annually.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:
- Assists with the coordination of the annual financial audit.
- Assists with the preparation of the annual budget.
- Coordinates new employee interview processes.
Job Scope:
This job involves a high degree of complexity and requires minimal supervision.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Assists in the supervision of all accounting staff.
Interpersonal Contacts:
Contacts are normally made with others both inside and outside the hospital, frequently containing confidential information.
Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:
This position requires proficiency in general office equipment and computer programs, excellent decision-making, judgment, and analytical skills.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field (required).
- Five-seven years analytical, financial, and/or accounting experience (required).
- CPA or Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting (preferred).
- Healthcare experience (highly preferred).
Physical Demands & Job Conditions:
Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and involves extensive computer work.
This is a safety sensitive position.
OSHA Exposure Category:
Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
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