Department: Accounting
Reports to: Vice President, Finance
FLSA Code: Exempt
Position Summary: Manages the activities of and assists in establishing the goals of the Accounting Department for HDH, HDH Foundation, and Highland Joint Township District Hospital Foundation. Prepares monthly financial statements and analysis, required governmental filings and assists in development of annual budgets.
Position Accountabilities:
- Prepares monthly financial statements including related statistics and analytical schedules in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Establishes and monitors systems of internal control.
- Reviews and/or prepares general ledger account reconciliations.
- Reviews and/or prepares monthly journal entries.
- Develops and maintains processes to accurately account for bad debt reserves and third party contractual allowances.
- Prepares required federal, state and local tax returns.
- Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and provides support to department managers.
- Assists/Prepares analysis of departmental financials as needed.
- Develops supporting information for the annual HCAP, Medicare, and Medicaid cost reports.
- Manages the support for the annual independent audit.
- Protects confidentiality and privacy, including but not limited to, HIPAA policies, proprietary and financial information.
- Maintenance of data necessary to prepare Benchmarking report on Excel.
- Performs other projects and analysis as assigned.
- Responsible for abiding by and adhering to all HDH Corporate Compliance Program initiatives and standards.
- Responsible for compliance with HDH safety standards, policies and procedures.
- Highland District Hospital is committed to serving our community by quality healthcare in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and excellence. It is the responsibility of all employees to interact with patients, visitors, and/or co-workers with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
Position Qualifications:
Education – Required: Bachelors Degree in accounting
Education – Preferred: Masters Degree and CPA designation.
Minimum Experience: 3 years as an Accounting Supervisor or Manager.
Preferred Experience: 5 years as an Accounting Supervisor in an acute care facility or assistant controller in a larger acute care organization including experience with a broad range of diversified healthcare services.
Competencies Required: General accounting skills, written and oral communication skills, supervisory skills. Knowledge of automated accounting systems and proficiency with Excel and Word.
Supervises: Accounting Analyst, Accounts Payable Clerk
Why join the HDH team?
Highland District Hospital is a critical access designated, 25-bed acute care facility. We currently employ more than 400 people and benefit from the services of community volunteers. Our medical staff includes over 100 physicians and 15 mid-level providers, representing over 25 specialties and subspecialties. While we are a community-centered hospital, we are also known for our technology and sophisticated healthcare services. Our service area includes over 65,000 residents from Highland County and surrounding counties.
At Highland District Hospital we strive to be caring people serving our community by providing exceptional, accessible, quality healthcare in an atmosphere of safety, compassion, and excellence.
Our values provide the framework for fulfilling our mission and vision.
We value:
- Quality
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Integrity
- Patient-First Mind Set
- Compassion
At HDH we are always focused on doing what is best for those we serve and committed to providing a safe, effective, and efficient environment which promotes healing and growth.
Benefits Available:
- Competitive Salary
- Cafeteria Discounts/Employee Ordering Options
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- OPERS and Ohio Deferred Compensation
- Full-time, Part-time, and PRN schedules available
- Professional Development and Educational Assistance Opportunities
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
