What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF ACCOUNTANT position at Sun Life Health?
To assist with compiling, confirming, researching, and analyzing financial and other management data for accuracy. Help ensure monthly closing process is accomplished for preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain monthly budget to actual reports and analyze variances.
- Assist in reviewing and analyzing associated general ledger accounts for accuracy.
- Prepare assigned journal entries including but not limited to, mail checks, practice management system payments, pharmacy, monthly billings, accruals, and fixed assets.
- Assist in training, assigning, and reviewing work of Accounts Payable Specialists. Ensure that vendor lists and notes are updated in accounting system.
- Monitor vendor invoices and payments to ensure accurate and timely processing. Ensuring payments are made to take full advantage of vendor discounts and promoting credit card payments when possible.
- Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations as required.
- Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
- Assist with Capital Asset Software, including additions, depreciation, and disposals.
- Maintain ongoing understanding of pharmacy management software in order to assist with the development and accuracy of general ledger entries, may require research and testing of output regarding inventory.
- Document, understand and reconcile pharmacy accounts receivable and reports.
- Assist the Director of Finance in meeting internal and external reporting requirements including but not limited to, UDS, Medicare Cost Report, 990 Tax filing, Capital Budget, and Annual Budget.
- Participate in providing external auditors with full access to SLFHC records and information.
- Track the trends of encounters, charges, adjustments, and payments on a monthly and annual basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Finance or related field required
Three years of experience in health care finance preferred (preferably an FQHC).
Salary : $21 - $34