Accounting Director

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

The primary purpose of your job position is to direct all financial affairs of the facility using generally accepted accounting principles, including accounting, payroll, business office, purchasing, billing and reimbursement, credit and collections, and other financial matters as directed by the Administrator.                    

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As the Director of Accounting, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the financial affairs of the facility under the direction of the Administrator.
• Supervise and direct the activities of the accounting department using generally accepted accounting principles.
• Establish and maintain financial objectives and policies and the corresponding written policies and procedures.
• Review the facility’s financial objectives, policies and procedures periodically, at least annually, and make recommendations to the Administrator.
• Develop and produce monthly and year-end financial statements, annual budgets, and cash flow. Present these to the Administrator and assist that office in interpreting and utilizing the financial data.
• Maintain a working relationship with all department directors and assist them in developing and using financial data as appropriate.
• Verify payment of invoices on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly totals of open invoices, accounts payable, cash disbursements, etc., as may be directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent information in accordance with the Privacy Act, as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Interpret and present the facility’s accounting policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Attend meetings of the governing board of directors as required by the Administrator.
• Review entries in all ledgers periodically, to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and any relevant regulations.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for any accounting deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such plan to the Administrator.
• Delegate such financial authority, responsibility, and accountability to others as is necessary to complete all functions of the position listed in this job description and any others that are necessary or directed by the Administrator. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have a minimum of one year accounting experience in health care financial administration.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of accounting principles, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care administration.
• Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing sound accounting techniques. 
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing personnel administration.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, and visitors based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing accounting practices.
• Must be knowledgeable of microcomputers, data entry, output, system applications, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of principles of governmental accounting, including budgeting, cost reporting, taxation, etc.
• Must possess the ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Must be knowledgeable in auditing principles and practices.
• Must have the ability to train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
• Must have working knowledge of all accounting principles, relevant banking procedures, cash management, federal taxation, economic trends, fiscal administration, and employee benefit programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.