Senior Staff Accountant

Position Summary: 

The Senior Accounting Analyst will provide finished, presentation-ready analysis and business/financial modeling for current operations, as well as analysis of future budgets/plans/ forecasts. Additional responsibilities will include preparing monthly/quarterly/annual reporting packages and other documentation that reflects the company's financial standing for CFO review, maintaining the corporate data room with updated documents, and generally supporting the financial reporting requirements of the company CEO, CFO and Controller. This work product will be used to issue reporting packages to internal and external stakeholders, so presentation software experience is required.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

• Coordinate and integrate efforts and activities with the CFO, CEO, Controller and Department Leadership throughout the company to deliver work product of varying complexity that is ready for internal and/or external dissemination.
• Deliver crisp and concise communication of financial model analysis with appropriate analytics and sensitivities
• Work closely with the Accounting team in support of the monthly financial review process
• Preparation and analysis of key business performance metrics
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends/drivers with an eye towards driving improvement in the business
• Aggregate and synthesize information from various sources by breaking it down into relevant components and generating new data when needed; considers broad range of issues when determining relevance of data
• Integrates information and concepts and organizes analysis efforts into a systematic framework; verifies logic of others and challenges ideas, assumptions, and conclusions
• Assist in the preparation of key financial information for Board meetings
• Work with CEO/CFO/Controller on potential acquisition candidates: document logging, data room maintenance and other due diligence support efforts.
• Help with data compilation for audits, tax & Medicare Cost report
• Assist with internal audits for Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
• Work with procurement team on analytics/vendor pricing and standardization
• Assist with updating and maintaining accounting policies in PolicyStat with the guidance of the Finance team
• Regular review of external data that would impact the established salary matrix
• Monthly compliance package preparation, as required for outside vendors and agencies
• Monthly compliance package preparation for joint venture sites; separation of duties for internal controls and provide lift to the site
• Maintain payor contract logs
• Maintain collections by payor logs
• Exceptional Microsoft Excel and data manipulation skills
• Proficiency in other Microsoft tools Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Working familiarity of GAAP accounting, Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow
• Perform other duties as requested or required by business conditions

Safety (15% of performance review)

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.
• Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
• Corrects minor safety hazards.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.  
• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
• Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required 
• Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.  
• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)

• Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
• Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.  
• Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
• Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
• Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
• Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion (15% of performance review)

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
• Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
• Desire to go above and beyond for others
• Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Education

• Required: Bachelors Degree required; preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics

• Preferred: Advanced degree
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Experience

• Required: 1 - 3 years of experience in corporate FP&A, Reporting, Strategic Planning or Accounting

• Preferred: Previous experience in Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Financial services, banking, or technology industries