STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Overview

Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, serves Memorial Health System management or one of its affiliates management by providing lead financial analyst support for the general ledger application. Assures that established departmental deadlines are met as well as provide assistance and support to attain departmental goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists Manager in development and measurement of departmental goals and objectives.
• Helps determine departmental priorities and implements plans on schedule.
• Affords a lead role in coordinating information flow and completion of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and RHS policies and procedures, within the time frames established to meet the monthly financial statement deadlines.
• Affords assistance in analyzing and reconciling all general ledger accounts and related schedules in accordance with GAAP and MHS policies and procedures.
• Completes IRS and other statutory reports and filings for assigned corporations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists in preparing workpapers as required for the year end audit by the public accounting firm.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee data and patient clinical and financial information.
• Promotes guest relations and open communications as well as support the System’s Statement of Values by setting an example and treating everyone fairly and with courtesy and respect.
• Maintains current knowledge and adheres to all relevant Administrative and departmental policies, and governmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required.
• Minimum of three years experience in accounting or finance required, preferably in the healthcare setting.
• Licensure/Certification/Registry Experience: Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Experience with personal computers and software (including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook).
• Must be able to work in a fast changing environment. Possess good analytical skills and good human relation skills. Shows initiative to inquire, review, follow up, investigate, to take the lead on projects, etc.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, tax issues, etc. Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy. Candidate should be able to recognize inaccurate numbers and have the ability to independently resolve errors and determine resolutions. Strong understanding of journal entries along with P/L or B/S effects of entries.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.