Assistant Controller (Accounting Degree required)

Job Description

Job Description

Full-and Part-Time Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000

FSA and FSA Dependent care

Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year

Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Free parking at all locations.

Mileage reimbursement for company travel.

Compensation

Arkansas Hospice offers competitive wages and base our pay rates off each candidates’ years of experience. The rates that are listed on the Indeed job site are not ours and are not accurate.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller is responsible for performing general accounting duties as outlined below as well as supervising payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Experience: Five years minimum experience in payroll and accounting required, supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Experience: Competent with business computer software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in the preparation and review of monthly general ledger journal entries.
2. Oversee Part B billing, cash posting and Nursing Home Room and Board.
3. Assists in preparing financial reports when necessary.
4. Participates in the budget development process.
5. Reviews payroll information for entry into payroll software and is available for additional payroll projects.
6. Assists with reviewing payroll policies.
7. Prepares biweekly payroll journal entries for import into CYMA. Also prepares the month accrual.
8. Prepares and analyzes statistical reports.
9. Assists in preparation of Medicare Cost Report.
10. Prepares information for Form 990 and assists with getting the data to external CPA firm.
11. Performs account reconciliations and assists with reviewing reconciliations prepared by other staff.
12. Supervises payroll staff and maintains up to date knowledge of payroll policies and assists when needed.
13. Performs special projects and other assigned duties.
14. Recommends policies, practices, and procedures to enhance cost effective and efficient daily operations.
15. Cross train with Controller in order to provide proper support in position as needed.
16. Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
17. Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
18. Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
19. Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
20. Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
21. Attends all required meetings and inservices; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION .

1. Knowledge of the hospice concept.
2. Knowledge of multiple computer software applications.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers and other customers.
4. Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.
5. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
6. Ability to work as a team player.
7. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
8. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it performs the above listed functions while regularly working with confidential and/or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, including but not limited to patient medical records, current or former employee information, Arkansas Hospice records, and other information that the employee regularly uses to perform job functions.

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