Operations Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the accounting manager with the monthly closing of company clinic operations books to timely generate financial statements that are properly stated. Exhibits the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for accounting duties for Ephraim McDowell Health Resource clinics to generate monthly financial information.
2. Manages intercompany and intracompany general ledger accounts via review of entries and resolving any discrepancies to ensure reconciliation monthly. Advises other finance staff concerning intercompany and intracompany entries. Serves as the content expert for all transactions between entities.
3. Assists with compiling information for IRS 990 Tax Returns for Ephraim McDowell Health.
4. Prepares and submits financial information for hospital/health system surveys as needed.
5. Reconciles various bank accounts monthly and prepares and posts appropriate journal entries per these reconciliations.
6. Interacts daily with personnel from other departments to obtain information to compile required financial reports. For example, investigates questions from department/clinic directors and assists them in understanding departmental/clinic financial information. Provides progression analyses for auditors relating to clinic financial reports and cash accounts.
7. Reviews, corrects and reclassifies miscellaneous revenue to appropriate G/L accounts.
8. Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts to the appropriate detail monthly ensuring all reconciling items are investigated and corrected in a timely fashion.
9. Reviews, analyzes and researches financial information to determine reasonableness and/or need for preparing additional journal entries.
10. Compiles information required for year-end audits by hospital auditors, third parties and other taxing entities.
11. Assists finance personnel when working with outside accounting and management consulting firms relative to designated projects.
12. Reviews, prepare and post any required journal entries in assisting the accounting manager with the monthly closing of company books to generate financial statements that are properly stated within required deadlines. For example, this includes review of I/CO accounts and system close entry monthly.
13. Posts daily batch entries from patient accounting, accounts payable, and payroll to general ledger.
14. Performs duties assisting with the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
15. Demonstrates commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
16. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization.
17. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Long periods in a stationary position with prolonged concentration, occasionally necessary to do move light objects. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

Works closely with finance administrators, accounts receivable, accounts payable, materials management, payroll personnel, and outside banking personnel and consultants.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Strong computer, organizational, oral and written communication, and analytical skills.

Three or more (3+) years progressive experience in a financial setting with health care experience preferred.