Staff Accountant

Job Summary:  Manages and implements various accounting procedures in compliance with SCHS policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.  Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

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Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Continuous review and implementation of various accounting policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with federal, state and SCHS reporting guidelines
• Creates and Inputs General Journal Entries manually and electronically into the Financial Reporting software
• Assists the Accounting Department with completing daily workflow assignments including bank deposits and cash flow analysis
• Ensures that all work is completed in a timely manner within deadline requirements and work is accurate
• Monitors the SCHS' financial system; investigates any problems that arise and finds solutions
• Ability to develop budget projections and analyze trends
• Assists Accounting Department with Accounts Payable Procedures
• Completes Quarterly Reporting assignments, as required including Time and Effort Reporting, and Multiple Worksite Unemployment Reporting
• Is a resource person for tax information for SCHS and completes monthly Reporting assignments, including sales tax reports
• Completes cash receipts entry into the EMR in a timely and accurate manner, including proper communication of insurance denials
• Monitor patient credit balances monthly and submit appropriate requests for any refunds/overpayments to Revenue Cycle Manager
• Assists Revenue Cycle Manager with Business Office projects, as required
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and interacts well with management, vendors and customers
• Maintains affiliation with professional organizations; attends continuing education and training classes
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting required, CPA preferred
• Minimum of three years experience in accounting, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred
• Computer knowledge
• Experience in use of Microsoft Excel, Lotus, Quatro Pro, etc required