ACCOUNTANT

Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Financial Controller, performs accounting functions such as ledger/fund maintenance, cost analysis, account reconciliation, posting, and fiscal control of inventory. Prepares financial reports from standard operating statistics and/or financial data. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Monitor revenue and expenses; ensure expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, and standard accounting procedures
•    Construct and review routine spreadsheet applications; prepare financial data for input into financial systems, and generate reports and perform calculations
•    Analyze, reconcile, balance, and maintain accounting records; assist in the development of budgets and financial reports
•    Perform, prepare, review, and process budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related correcting entries, and prepare bank reconciliations
•    Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliations
•    Prepare and post required journal entries during month-end and year-end closings
•    Coordinate and monitor data processing batches including suspense control, cash counts, and balancing
•    Reconcile bank transactions daily and monthly. 
•    Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, accounts receivable, payroll, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and other financial accounts on a daily and monthly basis.
•    Assist in preparing and maintaining the annual budget including operation expenses, personnel, revenues, and capital expenditures
•    Prepare monthly analysis and reconciliations
•    Assist with internal and external audits.
•    Drive process improvements and increase automation.
•    Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records.
•    Contribute to team effort and accomplish related results as required.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or related field; or, in lieu of education, an equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
•    Two (2) years of experience in accounting. Hospital experience preferred.  
•    Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program and background investigation.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
•    Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounted Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards.
•    Knowledge and understanding of billing and collection concepts, policies, and processes.
•    Knowledge of purchasing process.
•    Knowledge and understanding of computerized accounting systems.
•    Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
•    Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures.
•    Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in English.
•    Ability to always demonstrate outstanding customer service.
•    Ability to set up and maintain financial accounts and ledgers. 
•    Ability to prepare financial reports.
•    Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
•    Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
•    Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
•    Ability to analyze and solve problems.
•    Ability to count currency accurately.
•    Ability to meet strict timelines.
•    Skill in Excel and accounting software.
•    Skill in account balancing.
•    Skill using 10-key.
•    Skill using inventory and accounting software.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to reach and grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.  Work is generally performed in an office with moderate noise level. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.