Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Banking/Financial Reporting

· Serves as a signer on all CCH bank accounts and monitors bank activity daily

· Updates Business Office Deposit Spreadsheet daily & monitors timeliness of

receipts

· Facilitates/manages wired funds process

· Serves as internal contact for verifying status of outgoing checks & provides

images

· Serves as second to Controller in relationships with financial institutions

· Works with Controller on improving banking processes & controls

· Other duties as assigned by Controller.

45%

Accounting Team Support

· Serves as a mentor and problem solver for payroll specialist, financial analyst and

account payable clerk.

· Supports controller and team with month-end and year-end processes. 20%

Accounts Payable

· Assists with account payable duties to ensure accuracy.

· Reviews and verifies invoices and check requests, obtaining approval when

needed

· Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies; and corresponds with vendors

and internal departments as needed

· Processes patient refunds received from Business Office 10%

· Creates monthly invoices for leased space and other miscellaneous billings; and processes payments received · Maintains vendor files and safe keeps historical records according to record retention policy · Maintains Bills Allowed for Finance/Board and prepares quarterly newspaper publication · Coordinates W-9 and 1099 process and leads creation and mailing of 1099(s) at year end.

General Ledger/Audit

· Posts transactions to general ledger journal

· Assists with month end closing and bank reconciliations

· Monitors outstanding checks and assists with reporting unclaimed property

· Prepares monthly department financials

· Assists with maintaining audit work papers and provides audit support as

necessary

· Develops and maintains spreadsheets

· Assists with the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures 10%

Cross-Functional Support for Financial Analyst

· Provides backup coverage to Financial Analyst

· Cross-trains on key functions of Financial Analyst including financial reports, GL

entries, revenue review and audit work papers. 5%

Basic Clarke County Hospital (CCH) Performance Criteria

· Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres

to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable

attendance.

· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and other

federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar

year.

· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for

federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding

fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance

to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate

action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.