Senior Accountant

Monday-Friday

On-Site position in Colquitt, Georgia

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Senior Accountant – Healthcare will play a vital role in the financial operations of the organization. The full-time on-site position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong ability to interpret complex financial data and solve problems. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills are necessary to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills are vital for reporting to management and explaining complex financial information. When required, this position will assist in the training of new staff and ensuring the accuracy of their work. This job requires occasional/seasonal overtime.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization. 
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. 
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). 
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. 
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. 

GENERAL SKILLS: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Additional languages a plus.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other accounting software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. 
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms. 
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. 
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime. 

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & DEMANDS: 

• Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice. 
• Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors. 
• Have good manual dexterity. 
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination. 
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion. 
• Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking. 
• Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance. 
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder. 

MISSION STATEMENT: 

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment. 

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Assist in or lead the preparation and analyzation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Conduct and review account reconciliations daily to include bank statements and investment statements to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain the general ledger and all accounting records.
• Review source documentation and verify proper coding to ensure maximum accuracy as it pertains to the preparation of financial statements and cost reports.
• Gather and summarize departmental statistical data to ensure accurate reporting to administration and governing board and to ensure maximum accuracy as it pertains to the preparation of financial statements and cost report.
• Continuously gather data used in the preparation of various governmental surveys in order to meet set deadlines.
• Manage the archiving of departmental records to ensure they are properly scanned and labeled in accordance with record retention rules and are easily accessible by all accounting staff.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation on an ongoing basis and in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards along with federal, state and local regulations.
• Participate to a high degree in the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Assist CFO in preparing documents and interpreting complicated financial information for managers, directors and C-Suite.
• Prepare sales tax returns for hospital retail businesses.
• Respond to financial inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Have exceptional understanding of accounting software to include use, maintenance, training and report writing capabilities.
• Have working understanding of the duties of other accounting personnel and be able to assist in this area when needed.
• Maintain regular verification of all assets and liabilities (inventories, facilities, debts, payables, leases, square footage, and review of documents) and directs the determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets. Stays audit ready in this area.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Follows Code of Conduct policy.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. 
• Completes annual educational requirements. 
• Maintains regulatory requirements. 
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. 
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. 
• Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly. 
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. 
• Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled. 
• Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees. 
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. 
• Communicates the mission statement of the organization.

GUEST RELATIONS STANDARDS: 

(All guest relation violations are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination):

• Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner. 
• Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer. 
• Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner. 
• Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers. 
• Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments. 
• Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers. 

OTHER: 

• Responsibility to Report: It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures. Every employee is help accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected. 
• As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position. This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable. 

OTHER DUITIES: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field required; master’s degree with CPA preferred.  
• Experience requirements are 10+ years in an accounting department environment.  
• Healthcare settings are preferred. Computer skills minimums are advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, Word, QuickBooks and accounting software such as Multiview.