What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT position at Cooper University Health Care?
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.
Short Description
- Prepares the posting of entries to such ledgers as General, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
- Prepares current and comparative analysis reports and statements reflecting variations in costs and revenues and financial condition of hospital.
- Verifies entries in ledger with source data to resolve balance discrepancies.
- Assists in the compiling and preparation of expense estimates, returns, cost and reimbursement reports and other information requested by outside agencies.
- Assists in the evaluation of existing procedures for recording assets, liabilities, and financial transactions to determine methods for reducing time and cost of accounting operations.
- Assists in preparation of hospital operating reports and financial statements from general and subsidiary ledger entries.
- Performs other tasks and duties within department or extraneous to department as directed.
Experience Required
- Preferred Experience:
- 2-3 years of experience in accounting
- Intermediate level Excel
- Healthcare experience
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required