Accountant

Job Summary:
The employee in this classification will perform general accounting functions and is responsible for the maintenance, accuracy and control of the accounting records. This can include the general ledger, payables, cash management, payroll, property, budget reporting, and statistical accumulation. This individual is also responsible for financial statement and report preparation on a regular and special request basis; assisting departments with annual budget preparation and budget reviews; assisting in the hospital's annual budget preparation; and reviewing entries to the general and statistical ledgers to assure accuracy. The employee may also be asked to assist the Manager, Director, VP and CFO in analysis and reporting of financial data, both internally and externally.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other Business Related Field (Required).
Master's Degree in Accounting or other Business Related Field (Preferred).

Work Experience:
1 or more years experience in an accounting office or department, preferably in a hospital environment (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)

Essential Functions:

• All accountants are required to perform basic accounting tasks in an accurate and timely manner focusing on assigned area of specialization: Cash, Grant, Investment, Fixed Asset or Accounts Payable.
• Preparing Journal Entries.
• Maintains General Ledger for assigned accounts.
• Maintains accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Evaluate subsidiary journals for errors and omissions and enters corrected data into General Ledger.
• Reconcile and maintain Lead Schedules for General Ledger accounts.
• Reconcile daily activities where applicable (i.e. cash).
• Assist in month end closing duties as assigned.
• All accountants are required to maintain all documentation and complete all reporting functions in their assigned area of specialization: Cash, Grant, Investment, Fixed Asset or Accounts Payable.
• Maintain all supporting documentation for reconciliations in an organized manner.
• Prepare reports for other departments as needed (i.e. fixed asset and CIP reports for construction management or Health Ventures reports for various managers).
• Prepare federal, state and other regulatory reports as assigned (tax returns, 941, W-2, 990, 5500, surveys).
• Maintain records for material transactions in an organized and accessible manner (i.e. bond issues, investments, large cash transfers, large asset purchases).
• Prepare all documentation required for year end audit.
• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Additional Duties:
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.