Accountant

Now Hiring: 2 FT Accountants (Accounting)

Location: Newcastle, WY | Department: Dietary | FLSA: Exempt | Reports to: CFO

JOB SUMMARY

The accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely management of the financial transactions and reporting. This position prepares reconciliations and journal entries, assists with accounts payable, supports month-end closing processes, and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process vendor invoices and prepare accounts payable for payment.
• Enter cash receipts and cash disbursements into the accounting system.
• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger account activity, including reviewing transactions, supporting documentation, account coding, and department classifications.
• Support monthly financial reporting by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and assisting with variance explanations as requested.
• Assist with hospital accounting functions, including accounts payable support, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash activity, and interdepartmental allocations.
• Support budget preparation by compiling historical expense data, updating department schedules, and assisting with data entry into budget templates or accounting systems.
• Assist with capital asset tracking, including maintaining fixed asset records, supporting capital project documentation, and reconciling capital expenditures to the general ledger.
• Support grant accounting and nonprofit fund accounting by tracking grant-related revenues and expenses, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with required reporting.
• Assist with cost report, audit, and compliance-related requests by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain accurate accounting system records, including general ledger structure, department codes, account mappings, and supporting crosswalks.
• Work collaboratively with finance, revenue cycle, payroll, purchasing, and department leaders to research accounting discrepancies and ensure transactions are recorded properly.
• Participate in process improvement efforts related to accounting workflows, internal controls, reconciliations, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, vendor, and patient-related information in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulations.
• Other duties, as assigned

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification badge while on duty.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Represents WCHS in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Complies with all WCHS policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of WCHS.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Has the ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field; a Bachelors or related advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience required, preferably within the healthcare services industry.
• Experience in acute care, hospital inpatient, and healthcare operations is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial data and information to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with excel and word required
• Strong analytical skills
• Good knowledge of finance terminology and processes
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
• Strong written and oral communication skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Has the ability to determine an appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Has the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Has the ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Has the ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Has the ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional after-hours calls may occur.
• Must be able to access, find, and navigate each department at WCHS.
• Positions requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

Weston County Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.