Manager Accounting
or drop it." So we can include a short p with Employer, Location, etc. Also we need to remove boilerplate like login instructions, apply now, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract: Employer: Whidbey General Hospital Location: Coupeville, Washington State (US) Role Type: Manager Role Level: Manager Work Mode: On Site Employment Type: Full Time Organization Type: Corporate Closing date: Oct 15, 2026 (maybe minor metadata) Salary: Not Available (we should not include Pay section) Focus Area: General Accounting Job Summary paragraph: The Accounting Manager is responsible for the conservation, integrity, and maintenance of the organization’s financial records. This includes oversight of timely financial and statistical reporting, cash management, and the maintenance of the organization’s complete accounting system, including all general books and ledgers. The role ensures accurate preparation of financial statements and supports compliance with regulatory and audit requirements and adherence to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) where applicable. Under direction of the Controller, this position provides administrative, technical, and supervisory leadership for the Accounting Department and its personnel, ensuring efficient operations aligned with organizational goals and healthcare industry standards. PRINCIPLE FUNCTION includes the following, and other duties may be assigned: list of duties. We need to format responsibilities as
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List of duties:
- Oversee daily operations of Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with organizational policies and CBAs.
- In collaboration with the Payroll Manager, oversee payroll processes in accordance with union contracts, including wage scales, differentials, overtime rules, and benefits provisions.
- Ensure vendor contract compliance and proper disbursement controls.
- Assist the Controller with feasibility studies, financial modeling, and strategic initiatives.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Develop and monitor productivity metrics and financial trend analyses.
- Coordinate timely completion of audits, cost reports, grant reporting, and regulatory filings with internal teams and external auditors.
- Prepare and review audit schedules, supporting documentation, and required financial reports
- Implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls consistent with GAAP, healthcare regulations, and audit standards.
- Evaluate and strengthen internal control systems to ensure compliance and safeguard assets.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid reporting requirements.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate accounting staff in accordance with union agreements and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with HR and union representatives, as needed, on matters related to payroll, staffing, and contract interpretation.
Job Knowledge & Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required. Master’s degree (MBA, MAcc, or related) preferred.
Training And Experience: 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role. Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting. Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting strongly preferred. Experience working in a unionized environment and knowledge of collective bargaining agreements (preferred). Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement (Medicare/Medicaid) (preferred). Knowledge of union payroll practices and labor contract compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Effective leadership and team management. Clear communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage deadlines in a regulated environment. Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)
Benefits: list.
We need to format benefits as
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Benefits list:
- Medical Coverage – HDHP w/HSA / PPO
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Options – PPO / Managed-Care Plan
- Vision Benefits – VSP
- Life & AD&D Insurance – Employer paid coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage – Employer paid income Protection
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – If enrolled in HDHP
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Dependent & Healthcare
- Employee & Provider Assistance Programs – Free, confidential support
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance – Additional employee paid buy up option
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage – Additional employee paid buy up option
We might also include "Health & Well-Being You Can Count On" as heading? But we only use Benefits heading.
Now we need sections: About the role (Job Summary), Responsibilities, Requirements (Education, Training and Experience), Qualifications (Certificates maybe), Skills (maybe list of skills from Training And Experience like analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, etc). But we need to avoid thin sections. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications? But we need to follow headings list; we can include only those with substantive content.
We have:
- About the role: Job Summary paragraph.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: Education and Training And Experience (maybe combine).
- Qualifications: Certificates (CPA) maybe also preferred Master's degree? But Master's is in Education preferred; could be part of Requirements. Qualifications maybe not needed if we already covered. But we can include Qualifications for Certificates.
- Skills: list of skills like Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, High attention to detail and accuracy, Effective leadership and team management, Clear communication and collaboration skills, Ability to manage deadlines in a regulated environment, Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism. Also knowledge of internal controls, financial reporting, healthcare reimbursement, union payroll practices, etc. Could be many.
But we need to avoid thin sections; maybe we can combine Skills into Requirements or Qualifications. However the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (which includes education, experience, skills, certificates). Benefits separate. That's 4 sections.
But we must use headings exactly as given: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can omit those not needed. So we can have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits. That's acceptable.
We need to ensure we don't include empty sections.
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maybe before sections: Employer, Location, etc. Let's craft:
Employer: Whidbey General Hospital
Location: Coupeville, Washington State (US)
Work Mode: On Site
Employment Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Oct 15, 2026
But we should avoid too many metadata lines; maybe combine into one p: "Employer: Whidbey General Hospital | Location: Coupeville, Washington State (US) | Work Mode: On Site | Employment Type: Full Time | Closing Date: Oct 15, 2026". That's okay. Now sections:About the role
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the conservation, integrity, and maintenance of the organization’s financial records. This includes oversight of timely financial and statistical reporting, cash management, and the maintenance of the organization’s complete accounting system, including all general books and ledgers. The role ensures accurate preparation of financial statements and supports compliance with regulatory and audit requirements and adherence to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) where applicable. Under direction of the Controller, this position provides administrative, technical, and supervisory leadership for the Accounting Department and its personnel, ensuring efficient operations aligned with organizational goals and healthcare industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with organizational policies and CBAs.
- In collaboration with the Payroll Manager, oversee payroll processes in accordance with union contracts, including wage scales, differentials, overtime rules, and benefits provisions.
- Ensure vendor contract compliance and proper disbursement controls.
- Assist the Controller with feasibility studies, financial modeling, and strategic initiatives.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Develop and monitor productivity metrics and financial trend analyses.
- Coordinate timely completion of audits, cost reports, grant reporting, and regulatory filings with internal teams and external auditors.
- Prepare and review audit schedules, supporting documentation, and required financial reports.
- Implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls consistent with GAAP, healthcare regulations, and audit standards.
- Evaluate and strengthen internal control systems to ensure compliance and safeguard assets.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid reporting requirements.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate accounting staff in accordance with union agreements and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with HR and union representatives, as needed, on matters related to payroll, staffing, and contract interpretation.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required. Master’s degree (MBA, MAcc, or related) preferred.
Training and Experience: 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role. Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting. Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting strongly preferred. Experience working in a unionized environment and knowledge of collective bargaining agreements (preferred). Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement (Medicare/Medicaid) (preferred). Knowledge of union payroll practices and labor contract compliance.
Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and accuracy; effective leadership and team management; clear communication and collaboration skills; ability to manage deadlines in a regulated environment; sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage – HDHP w/HSA / PPO
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Options – PPO / Managed-Care Plan
- Vision Benefits – VSP
- Life & AD&D Insurance – Employer paid coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage – Employer paid income Protection
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – If enrolled in HDHP
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Dependent & Healthcare
- Employee & Provider Assistance Programs – Free, confidential
- for lists.
We need to include minor metadata in a short
- .
Benefits list:
- Medical Coverage – HDHP w/HSA / PPO
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Options – PPO / Managed-Care Plan
- Vision Benefits – VSP
- Life & AD&D Insurance – Employer paid coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage – Employer paid income Protection
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – If enrolled in HDHP
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Dependent & Healthcare
- Employee & Provider Assistance Programs – Free, confidential support
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance – Additional employee paid buy up option
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage – Additional employee paid buy up option
We might also include "Health & Well-Being You Can Count On" as heading? But we only use Benefits heading.
Now we need sections: About the role (Job Summary), Responsibilities, Requirements (Education, Training and Experience), Qualifications (Certificates maybe), Skills (maybe list of skills from Training And Experience like analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, etc). But we need to avoid thin sections. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications? But we need to follow headings list; we can include only those with substantive content.
We have:
- About the role: Job Summary paragraph.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: Education and Training And Experience (maybe combine).
- Qualifications: Certificates (CPA) maybe also preferred Master's degree? But Master's is in Education preferred; could be part of Requirements. Qualifications maybe not needed if we already covered. But we can include Qualifications for Certificates.
- Skills: list of skills like Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, High attention to detail and accuracy, Effective leadership and team management, Clear communication and collaboration skills, Ability to manage deadlines in a regulated environment, Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism. Also knowledge of internal controls, financial reporting, healthcare reimbursement, union payroll practices, etc. Could be many.
But we need to avoid thin sections; maybe we can combine Skills into Requirements or Qualifications. However the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (which includes education, experience, skills, certificates). Benefits separate. That's 4 sections.
But we must use headings exactly as given: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can omit those not needed. So we can have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits. That's acceptable.
We need to ensure we don't include empty sections.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /. Use