Accountant

About this role

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Provide financial information by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The Accountant is responsible for month-end close and/or assisting the Senior Accountant with month-end close and monthly financial reporting to include: Recording financial transactions, preparing/recording journal entries by compiling/analyzing account information, review/track/analyze and reconcile information for accuracy and compliance, analyzing budget variances and preparing monthly reports.
2. Prepare monthly account reconciliations in support of the financial statements
3. Establish financial protocols and tracking systems (e.g., fixed assets, inventories, capitalized labor)
4. Prepare reports for submission to regulatory agencies
5. Prepare audit worksheets and reports
6. Prepare ad-hoc reports/analysis as needed by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
7. Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
8. Maintain accounting controls by following and/or recommending policies and procedures
9. Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
10. Maintain financial security by following and/or recommending internal controls
11. Maintain the integrity of confidential data
12. Keep informed on the latest developments in accounting and the healthcare field through study, reading, attendance at appropriate seminars
13. Act as an advisor to Managers/Directors on financial formulation. Respond to department managers' inquiries regarding departmental reports. Participate in meetings as needed
14. Exemplify a high standard of customer service
15. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
16. Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Eng...