Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Aid in the monthly financial close process, including reviewing, analyzing, and distributing internal and external financial information.
• Value outpatient accounts receivable to NRV using payor-specific reimbursement rates.
• Prepare and maintain AR-related analyses.
• Review monthly transactions for unusual trends, resolve exceptions, and correct errors.
• Assist supervisor/manager in preparing variance explanations.
• Create and maintain a database of monthly ad-hoc data to support detailed review and analysis of collection rates and revenue trends.
• Assist in the annual net patient service revenue and statistical budget process.
• Participate in the quarterly and annual external audit process, including preparation of workpapers, flux schedules, and other analyses.
• Perform monthly journal entries and account analyses in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support special projects as required.
• Resolve problems related to standard financial issues and practices.
• Daily reconcile deposits from the cash system to the general ledger and cash clearing to the general ledger.
• Reconcile consolidated hospital AR, bad debt, and NPR schedules.
• Monthly reconcile other patient accounts receivable.
• Address issues as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• At least 2 years of general accounting or related experience is required.
• A CPA certification is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and concepts related to financial reporting and budgeting.
• Ability to analyze, compare, interpret, and suggest solutions to accounting and finance issues.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Self-motivation and creativity.
• Positive attitude towards colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good command of the English language.
• Punctuality and meeting department deadlines.
• Professional attitude at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively with assigned department financial managers and staff.
• Adherence to departmental standards for a professional office environment.
• Compliance with UPHS employment policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Prepaid tuition assistance program.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Active engagement and commitment to mission.