Senior Accountant

Under general supervision, applies the principles of accounting within an assigned area by compiling financial information, processing journal entries into various accounts, and reconciling reports and financial data. Verifies documents and data for completeness and compliance with policy and reporting requirements. Serves as a financial resource to department and hospital staff.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field
Experience:
4+ years of progressive related experience to include one year as an Accountant
Licensure, Certification:
CPA Preferred
Skills:
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Considerable knowledge or modern office practices and procedures related to accounting
• Skill in using computers and personal productivity applications
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports to solve management and accounting issues
• Ability to prepare reports of historical data for use in preparing budget information.
• Ability to assist with the audit of financial data or to facilitate organizational effectiveness under minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop work plans, coordinate projects, oversee project activities
• Ability to prioritize, plan and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy of work as well as improve the quality

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participates in the development and maintenance of General Accounting policy and procedure manuals. Recommends policies and actions to provide better financial management and greater efficiency.
• Serves as a financial resource person to explain accounting procedures necessary to fulfill accounting requirements.
• Assists in month-end close activities including journal entries, actual to budget analysis, follow up on significant variances and communication of risks and opportunities to management.
• Performs varied accounting work, including: maintenance of complex accounting records; preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports; and planning, coordinating and participating in auditing assignments to determine the adequacy of internal controls, the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists with timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts and makes recommendations.
• Assists with timely and accurate preparation of budget information, audit and tax requests from external auditors and other requests from outside entities or departments.
• Assists in the review of reconciliations, identifies accounting issues, and assists with the resolution.
• Assists with testing, evaluating and documentation of system upgrades.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on prior