Accountant

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Hospital based or healthcare accounting experience. 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develop strong relationship with Department managers to help coordinate and monitor financial controls over the hospital’s cost centers according to approved budget guidelines.
2. Evaluate financial processes to maximize efficiency in the daily accounting operations. Ensure that internal control measures are being followed.
3. Maintain general ledger in order to complete and submit accurate financial data during month-end process according to predetermined deadlines. Investigate and communicate variance issues to supervisor/manager of the department and Controller.
4. Develop and submit analytical financial data as needed by supervisor or department director/manager.
5. Assist in completing and compiling financial support documentation for budget and external audit purposes.
6. Ensure duties of any specialty focus (i.e., project, cost accounting, etc.) are completed accurately and timely.
7. Participate in educational opportunities as provided by the hospital to enhance skill related abilities.
8. Support performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software, with strong understanding of Excel.
3. Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software.