Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Summary : Supports Controller and CFO in carrying out the responsibilities of the department. Creating and maintaining ledgers and financial analysis reports on selected hospital functions accurately and efficiently. Assisting in preparation of monthly financial reports and special projects. Participates in the department’s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follows the Accounting Departments compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring the hospital’s financial system; investigates any problems that arise and collaborates to find solution.
• Prepares assigned reports for Board book.
• Working knowledge of billing, collections and insurance claims, third party payers and private insurance.
• Reconciles without unknown variances monthly hospital and clinic bank and general ledger balance sheet accounts timely.
• Manage hospital statistical information.
• Has the basic knowledge of tax reports to assist in 1099 returns.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Attends continuing education classes as needed.
• Assist Controller with monthly journal entry preparation and other items.
• Performs such other accounting financial or administrative tasks as may be required such as helping with year-end accounting duties including but not limited to budget, cost report, audit and DSH Survey.
• Manages and maintains petty cash fund, including semi-annual audit of each petty cash drawer.

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