Assistant Director, Accounting

Overview

The Assistant Director of Accounting assists the Director with developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, including payroll and accounts payable. This role helps manage the accounting department for all SIH entities and supports the integrity and accuracy of financial activity across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, including payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing cards.
• Support management of the accounting department for all SIH entities.
• Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial activity.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and reports are prepared and distributed to management.
• Ensure required tax and other items are filed correctly and timely with the IRS, State government, and other governmental agencies.
• Identify income statement account variances, determine operational explanations, and/or make appropriate corrections.
• Support the Budget Coordinator and management staff in preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
• Develop accounting applications to meet business needs, including Workday, Symplr, Kodiak, and OSV.
• Collaborate with management, auditors, and others to answer questions and articulate variances related to the Accounting Department.
• Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining operational and procedural aspects of the department.
• Maintain accurate, easy-to-follow electronic procedures for each responsibility.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations; validate relationships among accounts, including verification of appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Review journal entries; verify appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Serve as liaison for Accounting Managers, resolving issues and elevating to the Director as needed.
• Provide analysis of AR and contractual accounts, including balance sheet and income statement reserves, and validate relationships.
• Support system-wide initiatives that impact accounting functions and assist with implementation as required.
• Develop new processes, disciplines, and guidelines to ensure standardization of best practices.
• Build positive, cooperative relationships across functional boundaries to support business performance.
• Understand business fundamentals and drivers of financial and operational success.
• Recognize the need to provide high-quality care and service to patients while meeting financial and operational needs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

Requirements

• 5 years of accounting experience required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Healthcare accounting experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation (commensurate with experience): $107,078.4 to $171,329.6
• Benefits information is available through the organization’s benefits plan.

Location

• Location not specified in the provided job description.