Accountant

Job Summary

Under general supervisor, assists in preparation of hospital, clinic and departmental financial statements; maintains records and follow

up documentation. Develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets for various accounting and financial projects; provides clerical

support; assists with budgets; analyzes and monitors financial data, trends, and indicators. Accumulates facts and information in

specific accounting areas and summarizes in proper form. Analyzes financial data for discrepancies or errors; reconciles data.

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, values, and vision of the hospital

• Maintain specified hospital and clinic financial records; maintains and reconciles account ledgers; maintains and enters

monthly journal entries, maintains and reconciles bank accounts. Analyzes accounts to trace discrepancies or errors.

• Assist in developing and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets for a variety of applications.

• Assist in preparation of internal departmental budgets and submits periodic budget reports to state.

• Assist in preparation of annual cost report.

• Assist in preparation for annual independent audit. Provides accurate and reliable information as needed for any other reports

or audits as requested.

• Submit reports and respond to inquiries from state and federal agencies, third-party payers, and other outside parties.

• Assist in preparation of reports and financial statements for Board Meetings.

• Analyze and monitors financial data, trends, and indicators. This review and analysis is both on a standard, ongoing basis as

well as on request.

• Assess financial impact of proposed services and programs and monitors financial cost/benefit of existing programs and

services.

• Analyze, review and maintain the Charge Master for the Hospital District.

• Analyze and report fiscal activity, makes recommendations, and/or takes appropriate action to reduce the cost of providing

services.

• Investigate, gather information, and answer routine queries arising from CFO, Administration and Directors.

• Prepare statistical reports and create standard and ad hoc reports for CFO and other departments as requested.

• Develop and maintain a good knowledge of RGH’s processes and procedures in regards to the accounting system.

• Apply basic accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including routine costing and variance analysis.

• Perform financial calculations to support financial transactions.

• Assist in ensuring departmental compliance with established policies, State licensure and other regulatory standards,

including safety, environmental and legal requirements, and policies and procedures, both internal and external.

• Participate in performance improvement.

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• Communicate pertinent information to employees.

• Provide clerical and general support to CFO as directed.

• Assist the CFO and Administrator with special projects reports as requested.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

• Complete annual education requirements.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Wear furnished identification badege while on duty.

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.

• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Accounting.

• Three to five years accounting experience

• Advanced skills in Excel

• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative services.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Good judgment in determining work assignments

• Works independently, exercises creativity, is attentive to detail, and maintains a positive attitude.

• Can manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities, able to prioritize scheduling of work.

• Completes work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other information.

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Handles difficult situations involving customers, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

• Able to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.

• Knowledge and awareness of the application of relevant national accounting standards