Accountant II

Pay Ranges : $30 $39

Hybrid : Wednesday on site, 3-4 days remote

ccountant II

Under the direct supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, responsible for maintaining a combination of general accounting systems, preparing journal entries, maintaining and reconciling intercompany transactions, posting to general ledger, maintaining receipt and disbursement reports, reconciling bank statements and other similar activities. Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

1. Prepare and review accounting entries posted to the general and various other ledgers to ensure proper accounting of expenses and revenue. Extracts and analyzes data to prepare monthly financial statements and comparative reports, account reconciliations, and cost reports. Designs and prepares ad hoc management reports.

2. Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial statements and narrative by deadline for reporting to upper management.

3. Reconcile, analyze and adjust general ledger accounts. Maintain accurate detail in support of G / L account balances. Prepare journal entries to record activity prepare check requests for payment

4. Perform bank statement reconciliations.

5. Perform daily cash management activities for the Department.

6. Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future operational needs and expenses.

7. Prepare government surveys and other required reports.

8. Interact between BMC Finance and affiliated organizations and departments regarding financial activities.

9. Reconcile Department invoices. Prepare check requests for payment and post transactions to G / L.

10. Reconcile General Ledger accounts for Department payables.

11. Reconcile transactions and prepare invoices.

12. Complete special projects and financial analysis as needed.

13. Ensure accounting procedures comply with relevant tax legislation, regulations and internal controls.

14. Review and interpret accounting / financial reports for area operations; proposes necessary changes to management to improve cost effectiveness of operations.

15. Maintain required records, reports, and files.

16. Assist independent auditors with interim and year-end audits.

17. Stay abreast of all government regulations and procedures affecting hospital / managed care / corporate finance and accounting procedures.

18. Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, workshops, and conferences.

19. Perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION :

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) required, preferably in Finance or Accounting.

EXPERIENCE :

2 + years related experience (in addition to above-stated educational requirements). Masters degree plus one year may be substituted for experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• High degree of proficiency with an accounting software; Lawson is preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
• Must have excellent organizational and follow up skills and a strong sense of urgency to complete tasks on time.
• Able to multitask, plan and prioritize workload and projects.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and the healthcare industry preferred.
• Proven ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Must have the ability and willingness to be part of a team and help in other areas of the department as needed.