Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - Responsibilities Prepare and enter general ledger journal entries into accounting software. Record vendor transactions paid through electronic funds transfers. Complete monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts as assigned. Provide support with year-end close by preparing adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and analysis as needed. Assist with annual audit by preparing financial documentation as assigned. Assist with annual operating budgeting by preparing analysis of general ledger accounts. Prepare analysis of assigned expense accounts as assigned by the Controller. Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports. Support grants management by ensuring proper grant tracking and accounting. Perform vendor background checks. Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Maintains financial security by following internal controls. Support the Controller/CFO with special projects and workflow processes improvements. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Requirements Education and or experience: Associates Degree in Accounting/Business required and at least 4 years of professional experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required. Experience with accounting in a healthcare organization is preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to top management. High level of communication proficiency. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with accounting concepts such as income and expense statements, budgets, and controls on cash such as into and out of COMC for deposit to the bank. Financial management. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Other Skills and Abilities: Outgoing personality with strong phone etiquette skills, outstanding customer service skills. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory. Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management. Problem solving. Decision making. Physical 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. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight. Travel Requirement To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hours are flexible as approved by the Controller with increased hours for weekends and evenings during special events. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr Central Ozarks Medical Center