What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Akron Children's?
Summary
The Accountant II provides advanced accounting functions including financial and statistical analyses, preparation and submission of financial results, as well as monthly review and analyses for Akron Children's Hospital and its subsidiaries in areas specifically assigned. The position is integral to the monthly general ledger financial closing and reporting of Children's operations in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Relies on education, experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. The position may provide training, guidance and support to lower level financial positions. Has a degree of creativity, latitude and uses independent judgement to accomplish goals.
Responsibilities
Technical Expertise
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Fixed Hybrid
The Accountant II provides advanced accounting functions including financial and statistical analyses, preparation and submission of financial results, as well as monthly review and analyses for Akron Children's Hospital and its subsidiaries in areas specifically assigned. The position is integral to the monthly general ledger financial closing and reporting of Children's operations in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Relies on education, experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. The position may provide training, guidance and support to lower level financial positions. Has a degree of creativity, latitude and uses independent judgement to accomplish goals.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and posts general ledger entries in conjunction with monthly closing processes and reconciles general ledger accounts. Accounting close responsibilities as required. Administration and maintenance of sub ledgers and processes including financial and statistical information.
- Interacts with internal and external auditors on a routine basis.
- Assists with general ledger analysis including account reconciliations, monthly and period end closing, ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and year-end audit schedules.
- Ensures departmental and organizational compliance with current accounting standards, hospital policies and applicable laws and regulations.
- Other duties as required.
Technical Expertise
- Experience in accounting is required.
- Ability to function proactively in a demanding environment is required.
- Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
- Experience in healthcare is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office [Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word] and work proficiently in an ERP computerized system.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. Master's degree is preferred.
- Certification: CPA is preferred.
- Years of relevant experience: 3 years of experience is required
- Years of experience supervising: None.
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Fixed Hybrid