What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Effingham Hospital, Inc.?
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Controller, the Accounting Manager manages and performs senior level accounting activities, including the preparation and oversight, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements and capital expenditure schedules. Manages all cash accounts and Nursing Home resident funds. Prepares records, analyzes, and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with TJC, federal and state guidelines, organizational and departmental policies, and procedures. Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget along with providing documentation to external independent and governmental auditors. Assist in the preparation and analyzation of the Medicare and other Third-Party cost reports. Manages the Accountant I, the hospital Collections department and the hospital Posting department and all its operational functions. Communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
1. Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff accountants and/or financial accountants.
2. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
3. Assists the CFO, Controller & Director of Decision Support with budget preparations and monitoring of monthly departmental operational budgets.
4. Follows policies and procedures in the preparation of the routine consolidated financial statement preparation at month, quarter, and fiscal year end for hospital and foundation.
5. Oversees month end closing journal entries for each period to the general ledger. Post contractual allowances and audit entries.
6. Reconciles P & L accounts, cash flows and explains variances. Oversight of the reconciliation of various receivables, prepaid expenses, amortization, and liabilities.
7. Reconciles all care center resident bank statements and has direct oversight of the reconciliation of the general ledger bank accounts.
8. Posts the Nursing Home monthly receipts and revenue to general ledger.
9. Assists external auditors with preparation of Medicare and Medicaid cost report analysis and required regulatory filings for the Hospital and Nursing Home.
10. Preparation of any other rereporting required by Medicare, Medicaid, or other governmental agency.
11. All reporting is in compliance with Hospital policies and applicable rules and regulations.
12. Reconciles and reviews the capital asset ledger and depreciation schedules.
13. Prepares the Accounts Receivable and Capital reports and forwards to the Controller and CFO.
14. Quarterly filing of HUD-92422.
15. Annual filing of bond requirements, including IRS form 8038cp and Annual Certificate.
16. Preparation of DSH/UPL annual filing.
17. Monitors and reviews the contract billing receivable report.
18. Prepares invoices as assigned.
19. Assists external auditors with the preparation of IRS Form 990 and other related tax matters and filings for Hospital and Foundation.
20. Assists external auditors in year-end audit and prepares various account analyses.
21. Maintains equipment and workspace in a neat and organized manner.
22. Reports hazardous conditions/equipment problems to CFO and/or maintenance promptly, and records in maintenance log.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or related field, or 5 years directly related hospital accounting experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Formal Training: Management skills with experience in coordinating the work of other employees, reviewing, planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, interviewing, counseling, and verbal and written communications.
Licensure, Certification, Registration:
Work Experience: Three (3) years recent full-time paid experience performing increasingly responsible accounting/finance work, with two (2) years in a Team Lead or supervisory capacity. Previous experience with reporting and preparation of Medicare and other Third-Party cost reports highly preferred.
Computer skills: Candidates must possess advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Calculator, personal computer & spreadsheet, telephone, facsimile machine, paper shredder, copier, printer, general office equipment.