Accounting Manager

Description

The Accounting Manager works under the direction of the Controller and CFO as the leader of the Accounting Department at Gila Regional Medical Center. They manage monthly and annual close, serve as primary liaison to outside auditors, oversee accounting operations, monitor key activities, and mentor and coach staff. In addition, the Accounting Manager assists the Director of Finance with budgeting, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, and cost reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Mentors and coaches staff, workings with Director to hire for openings as needed, and actively manages team quality and performance.
• Ensures timely monthly and year-end close performed in accordance with the department’s standards.
• Monitors GRMC’s internal controls and other processes as relate to accounting, including identifying and working with Director of Finance to ensure policies and processes are aligned.
• Oversees key processes within and without the department including payroll processing, inventory counts, tax remittance, 401(k) remittances
• Assists GRMC Directors in the analysis of monthly results and responds to ad hoc requests for information.
• Liaises with all outside auditors (e.g. third party auditors and government agencies) to ensure such audits are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains the integrity of the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers and reviews monthly adjusting journal entries.
• Supervises and oversees all cash management functions.
• Assists Director of Finance by providing data and preparing reports in support of budgeting, FP&A, financial reporting, and cost reporting.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA preferred.
• Experience leading and working with a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer software programs such as Word and Excel.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum experience must include ONE of the following:
• Three (3) years experience at a public accounting firm serving hospitals, OR
• Five (5) years progressive experience in hospital accounting roles, OR
• Ten (10) years progressive experience in non-hospital accounting roles.

Note: Job description available upon request.

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer