Hospital Accounting Director

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for the direction and coordination of clerical accounting tasks performed by the accountant, accounting clerk, and accounts payable clerk. Supervises the maintenance of accounting and financial records. Supervises the processing of all related data. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality (CQI) improvement activities.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Responsible for the supervision and   maintenance of accounting and financial records; billing, collection, revenue   and record keeping.

Supervises and verifies account   postings for accuracy and completeness.

Reviews accounting data for accurate   account numbers and codes.

Generates financial reports and   statements for administration.

Analyzes and interprets accounting   data and reports it for the CFO and CEO.

Compiles statistical reports as   required.

Manages fixed assets and the general   ledger reporting. Reconciles fixed   assets at the end of each month.

Reconciles bank statements for the   following clinics: Specialty, Orthopedics, Women’s Center, Surgery, and   Urology.

Reviews accounting data for   mathematical errors.

Verifies and approves of adjustments   in ledgers.

Manages the timekeeper portion of   payroll.

Assists the Chief Financial Officer   to ensure a timely and accurate year-end audit and cost report.

Verifies that all accounts have been   reconciled appropriately.

Makes an end-of-month entry to   reflect the revenue and accrued expense of the Medicaid assessment money.

Reconciles the bond and any long term   debt accounts at the end of each month.

Assists the Chief Financial Officer   with the yearly budget. Schedules   monthly budget meetings with managers to keep on-track with budget.

Verifies the Benefit status report   from payroll to the GL account.

Monitors computer errors; conducts an   investigation when necessary.

Maintains a good working relationship   within the department and with other departments.

Acts as a resource person for all   supporting staff.

Acts as a liaison for the hospital   when accounting records are audited.

Answers the phone in a professional   manner; answers questions regarding account information; answers correspondence.

Performs additional duties as   requested.

Supports and maintains a culture of   safety and quality.

Requirements

Professional   Requirements:

Meets dress code standards;   appearance is neat and clean.

Completes annual educational   requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements,   including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization   standards.

Maintains patient confidentiality at   all times.

Reports to work on time and as   scheduled.

Wears identification while on duty.

Attends annual review and performs   departmental inservices.

Represents the organization in a   positive and professional manner.

Attends committee, CQI and management   meetings, as appropriate.

Resolves staff concerns at the   departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.

Institutes and enforcese compliance   with proper accounting methods and procedures.

Effectively and consistently   communicates administrative directive to staff and encourages interactive   departmental meetings and discussions.

Regulatory Requirements:

· Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance.

· Preferred two to five (4-5) years experience in accounting, preferably in a hospital setting.

· Supervisory experience preferred

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

· Experience in use of Microsoft Excel, etc.

Physical Demands:

· Normal hospital environment. Close eye work.  Hearing within normal range. Oral communication. Operates 10-key calculator, typewriter, telephone, PC.  Continuous sitting. Occasional walking and bending. May lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.