Senior Accountant

EMH Business Analysis/Decision Support Manager

Manages the EMH Business Analysis/Decision Support to include system-wide budgeting, forecasting, benchmarking, cost-accounting, productivity and service line analysis, cost reporting, and other types of patient demographic and fiscal analysis. Supports the EMH System CFOs and Leadership team with fiscal and reimbursement monitoring, modeling, trending, and reporting. Works directly with Patient Care areas/directors on financial/reimbursement issues as well as patient demographic reporting. Directs the EMH Chargemaster to include annual rate-setting, analysis, and continual updating and monitoring. Provides statistical analysis and reports to all departments and outside customers through various software applications. Exhibits the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

1. Directs the primary analysis/financial reporting function of EMH to include both fiscal and patient demographic data through the use of several IS and Decision Support software tools.
2. Manages data integrity and collection to ensure load processes are consistent and reliable. Data reconciliations are performed monthly with appropriate reconciliations to Meditech.
3. Responsible for completing specific items in the annual system wide budget process, includes development of historical load files, volume figures, and general ledger downloads.
4. Independently track and report inpatient statistics and patient days on a monthly basis.
5. Responsible for completing specific items in the month end financial closing process.
6. Develop, run, and analyze and interpret Meditech reports within the General Ledger menu to provide operational support.
7. Prepares various monthly financial reports and ad-hoc reporting for CFO.
8. Functions as EMH system contact for surveys, research projects, and numerous other on-going data requests from both internal and external customers.
9. Creates pro forma models for the evaluation of new and/or existing service lines using available data and reasonable estimates to project financial viability and impact.
10. Monitors and evaluates costs for internal departments concerning specific key diagnosis and procedures.
11. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
12. Contributes to the achievement of the mission, vision, and values of the Organization.
13. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
14. Demonstrates a commitment to incorporating the core concepts of patient family centered care into practice (dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation).
15. Demonstrates a commitment to the development and implementation of shared governance across the Organization.
16. 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 lb.

Contacts with Others:

Administration, Directors, Associates, vendors, consultants, and other healthcare affiliated organizations.

Equipment Used/Special Skills Required:

General office equipment, advanced computer skills in all MS office and Google applications. General accounting, cost accounting, and decision support knowledge. Experience with financial related Meditech modules, Axiom/Kaufman Hall, and Cost Flex preferred.