Accountant

Overview

This role involves working as part of a team of staff accountants under the direction of a senior accountant within the General Accounting department. The position supports general accounting, financial reporting, and finance functions for various business units. These units include acute care community hospitals, academic hospitals with residency and research programs, post-acute care providers, physician groups, and specialized allied healthcare providers. The supported entities utilize diverse reimbursement methodologies such as HSCRC, Medicare (Inpatient, Outpatient, Sub-acute), HHS Prospective Payment Systems, Medicaid Managed Care, capitation contracts, and grants. Entities are structured as for-profit corporations, not-for-profit corporations, and pass-through entities. The role may also involve specialized accounting functions across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, including multi-entity allocations, inter-company transactions, and elimination entries as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations and account analysis.
• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements.
• Support interim and annual financial statement audits by preparing schedules and reports for external auditors.
• Respond to special requests for information or reports from supervisors or management.
• Analyze data and accurately complete monthly journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Evaluate existing accounting operations and procedures and recommend process improvements.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and resolve identified issues promptly.
• Maintain records of routine accounting transactions.
• Contribute to department goals and adhere to policies, procedures, quality, and safety standards.
• Comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Identify accounting issues and escalate them to management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams, meetings, and committees.
• Stay current on relevant accounting, healthcare issues, and governmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.

Experience

• 1-2 years of related experience in a public or private accounting setting, healthcare, or multi-entity environment required.

Skills

• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation

• Hiring range: USD $65,062.00 - USD $117,291.00 per year.

Location

• Not specified.