What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Accountant / Finance / Full Time position at Catawba Valley Health System?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary of Performance Expectations
The Foundation Accountant will be responsible for the financial accounting of foundation activities in accordance with organizational policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), OMB Uniform Guidance, and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines. In addition to the accounting responsibilities this role will assist in identifying and submitting proposals for federal, state, foundation, or corporate grant opportunities aligned with the Hospital’s strategic mission. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, with a focus on continuous process improvement, efficiency, and maintaining strong internal controls.
The Foundation Accountant will primarily support the financial accounting functions for all aspects of the foundation, working closely with other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting. This role will also involve performing additional accounting duties as assigned.
Education and Credentials
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
Preferred
Master’s degree (MBA, MHA)
Work Experience
Required
Five or more years of related accounting and grant writing experience. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred
ABOUT US
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
Summary of Performance Expectations
The Foundation Accountant will be responsible for the financial accounting of foundation activities in accordance with organizational policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), OMB Uniform Guidance, and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines. In addition to the accounting responsibilities this role will assist in identifying and submitting proposals for federal, state, foundation, or corporate grant opportunities aligned with the Hospital’s strategic mission. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, with a focus on continuous process improvement, efficiency, and maintaining strong internal controls.
The Foundation Accountant will primarily support the financial accounting functions for all aspects of the foundation, working closely with other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting. This role will also involve performing additional accounting duties as assigned.
Education and Credentials
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
Preferred
Master’s degree (MBA, MHA)
Work Experience
Required
Five or more years of related accounting and grant writing experience. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred
ABOUT US
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.