What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comptroller position at SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Description
Comptroller
Essentials Functions:
- Coordinate and control financial activities within accounting department
- Evaluate existing procedures for recording financial transactions to determine methods of reducing time and cost of accounting program
- Approve entries posted to accounts for accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures and policies
- Prepare journal entries needed for monthly financial statements
- Review financial reports for accuracy before release
- Coordinate and prepare for year-end audits
- Provide adequate cash forecasting so that operating and capital expenditures can be met.
- Control and record bank deposits and bank accounts
- Give technical assistance to Department heads during budget preparation
- Oversees accounts payable function, insuring that all payments are timely, in accordance with established procedures. Maintain careful control over the timing of disbursements to insure that bills are paid only as they are due and not before, so that cash can be conserved for temporary investment.
- Report regularly to CFO.
Education
- Bachelor Degree preferred with an emphasis in accounting or finance degree.
Expectation of Service
This is a non-exempt 40 hour per week position. Regular and punctual attendance is required.