Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Accountant assists in the preparation of financial reporting for the hospital/organization according to established procedures and performs other related work related to the Accounting function.  Performs record keeping, filing, and system input per internal control policy.  Assists controller in administering and directing programs to provide accurate and timely financial information to the organization.  Completes reporting to various government agencies and outside auditors as required.  Partners and coordinates information with accounts payable and other accounting staff.

• Maintains general accounting systems. Applies principles of accounting and statistical analysis to maintain daily and monthly records. Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of data and financial information.  • Organizes and completes the posting of transactions and journal entries. Evaluates existing procedures for recording assets, liabilities and financial transactions. Implements new, revised or modified bookkeeping and accounting procedures when appropriate. Reviews posted entries for accuracy and appropriate accounting practices and compliance.  • Prepares hospital operating reports and financial statements, including current and comparative analysis. Ensures that monthly balance sheets and accounts are reconciled and appropriately supported. Submits an administrative summary to the CFO monthly or as requested.  • Reviews guidelines and identifies variances. Identifies issues with hospital department operations and financial reporting. Communicates identified problem areas to appropriate leaders.  • Defines goals and plans for provision of services for the department in conjunction with CFO. Coordinates with members of the finance team to ensure accuracy and efficiency is maintained. Makes effective and logical decisions that are within scope of role. Performs other tasks including special projects, as necessary and assigned.  • Runs trial balance of general ledger to ensure debits and credits are balanced. Verifies entries with source data to resolve any balance discrepancies.  • Audits cash receipts for accuracy and procedural requirements and compliance. Investigates and resolves any discrepancies daily.   

3 years accounting experience in healthcare or 5 years of accounting experience
• Acute Care Hospital Finance experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, HCFA and other financial regulations, including Medicare, MediCal, and Managed Care
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills/abilities and is detail oriented
• Ability to define a complex problem, collect data, establish data, and draw a valid conclusion
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Demonstrates customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner