Experienced Accountant

Job Title

This job completes the annual budget, performs month-end close functions and compiles income statements. Handles general ledger account reconciliations, annual insurance renewals, subsidiary billings, and cost center assignments. Reviews assigned accounts, issues patient refunds, distributes financial statements, and maintains the charge master.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.

Work Experience

Required – 2 years of relevant accounting experience working with little supervision (with degree). A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience (without degree).

Certifications

Preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to effectively perform several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and ability to be self directed.

Job Duties

• Performs month-end functions such as completing monthly billing, sales tax reports, patient refund reports, and bank reconciliations.
• Completes analytic projects, prepares reports, and performs financial analysis by completing related duties as assigned, including audit and cost reporting schedules.
• Assists with accounts payable issues when needed.
• Prepares and posts all necessary journal entries ensuring sufficient and accurate accounting records.
• Initiates quality improvements.
• Analyzes financial and statistical data and provides quality information for decision making and regulatory purposes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental 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.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.