Full Charge Bookkeeper - Hospice

Job Overview:
The Hospice Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, processing transactions, assisting with payroll, and supporting billing and compliance activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial stability, compliance with regulations, and effective financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial/Accounting Management:

• Oversee and improve financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, process transactions, assist with payroll, and supporting billing and compliance activities.

Accounting and Reporting:

• Conduct timely bookkeeping of the entities for senior management.
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, and other financial reports for senior management.
• Conduct regular balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Oversee and maintain processes for month close
• Reconcile hospice billing reports to internal reporting and accounting system
• Track patient room & board (Medicaid), submit pass-through requests to facilities (if assigned)
• Record Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance payments & remittance adjustments
• Maintain AR aging, identify delinquent balances, and escalate as needed
• Support annual audit and cost report data requests
• Assist in overseeing AR and following up with billers on claims exceeding 60 days

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Work with auditors during internal and external audits.

Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity, providing recommendations for improvements when necessary.

Financial Planning:

• Collaborate with senior management in strategic financial planning and decision-making.
• Provide financial insights to support organizational goals and objectives.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard financial assets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance
• Several years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in the healthcare or hospice industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and ethical conduct.
• Analytical and strategic thinking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000