Staff Accountant II | Fiscal | Full Time

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant II works closely with the Controller in the Fiscal Services Department to process payroll and financial transactions, maintain financial and banking records, assist in the budgeting process, and prepare financial reports. To be successful in this position, you will need prior experience in healthcare finance.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Process the bi-weekly payroll and supplemental payrolls
• Oversee and assist in the annual and quarterly payroll report filings and workers' compensation audit
• Conduct periodic payroll and benefit accrual audits to ensure accuracy
• Maintain current and accurate general ledger financial data on information systems and other related databases (i.e., UKG, AllScripts, BudEase)
• Uphold, maintain, and develop internal control policies and procedures to better safeguard the hospital's financial environment
• Absorb and support departmental systems, records, and reports
• Assist in the development of new systems, processes, and/or projects that enhance the hospital’s financial environment
• Assist in the yearly budget process
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare & record journal entries to the general ledger
• Assist in the monthly closing process by analyzing & reconciling general ledger accounts as assigned
• Reconcile bank accounts and physician compensation as assigned
• Complete financial and statistical analysis as requested for administrative and regulatory purposes
• Perform duties related to Accounts Payable including, but not limited to, vendor maintenance, invoice vouchering, researching invoice & payment discrepancies, and attending to vendor inquires
• Assist in the preparation and filing of Federal, State, Hospital Association, and other financial reports as required
• Attend and actively participate in appropriate meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Job Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree (preferably Accounting or Finance) or a minimum of ten (10) years of hospital or healthcare finance experience.
• Required Work Experience: Four or more (4+) years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or ten or more (10+) years of relevant work experience without a Bachelor's Degree.

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains the hospital's standards for a clean and quiet environment.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in The Gritman Way.

Functional Demands

• Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting/carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds; occasionally pushing/pulling of equipment and filing cabinet drawers weighing up to 20 pounds; occasional climbing of stairs to other levels of the building; occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching to access documents and supplies in lower cabinets; frequent reaching/handling/fingering to complete paperwork, use phone and computer; constant talking/hearing/seeing to interact with staff and vendors.
• Environmental Conditions: Location: Inside; Minimal exposure to biohazardous materials.