Financial Analyst

Finance Department Representative

This position professionally represents the Finance Department, assists in accomplishing the mission and goals of the Department and the Hospital, ensures the quality of financial reports, analyzes financial data, maintains accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and as required for the preparation of the Medicare/Medicaid cost report, performs payroll accounting, processing and reporting functions, facilitates and prepares capital and operating budgets, and continually improves the integrity of accounting data accumulated to facilitate improved financial analysis. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent plus a Bachelor's Degree with an accounting major from an accredited university.

Preferred Job Requirements

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Highly developed computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with prolonged sitting and occasional standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Works with highly confidential information which may be proprietary or protected health information.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends based on the needs of the department.
• May attend special functions and meetings at various locations within the hospital and community.
• Occasional overnight stays.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Extreme concentration and attention to detail.
• Lifting standard office supplies and equipment.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.