Staff Accountant

Description

CLEVELAND AREA HOSPITAL is an independent, self-managed Critical Access Hospital half an hour west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the only hospital in Pawnee County, we are constantly striving to provide the highest level of care by continuously growing and updating our services and equipment. Our facilities include a level IV Trauma Center/ ER, Skilled Nursing/Swing Bed program, Respiratory Therapy, C.T., 3D Mammography, a fully equipped Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 24/7 Lab, and a Primary Care Clinic. The organization is a Regional Healthcare Provider in its 10th year of consistent leadership. Continuing the spirit of growth, healing, and service-driven healthcare established when the hospital first opened in 1963, Cleveland Area Hospital is on track to build a new facility, expand our services, and better serve our patients and communities.

· Are you passionate about patient care?

· Would you enjoy being an integral part of a team on the verge of new hospital construction?

· Are you motivated by ongoing improvement and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on rural healthcare in Oklahoma?

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides accounting and finance support to the finance and executive team. The Staff Accountant’s primary role is the input and preparation of financial data in accordance with GAAP and GASB Financial Standards. In addition, the staff accountant will have the responsibility to maintain standard reports, model key business processes, and assist in the development of internal decision support reporting.

This role reports directly to the Senior Accountant and will interact with a wide customer base from unit managers to executive leadership and provides insights on both business and clinical operations. He or She is expected to build and maintain positive relationships with clients while utilizing industry and subject-matter best practices.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all policies of the organization, including (but not limited to) job description, certification/licensure requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standard and patient’s rights.
2. Stay up to date with organization communication and directives.
3. Assist with monthly A/P Activity including managing and processing invoices, ensuring timely payment to vendors, and maintaining accurate financial records.
4. Communicate with management about invoices, payment statuses, and approval queue management.
5. Reconcile cash and revenue related subledgers with funds received.  
6. Assist in the preparation of various monthly reports for use in the monthly close process.
7. Assists in the gathering of information for annual audit field work and variance explanations.
8. Other Ad-Hoc Reporting and analysis as requested.
9. Other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT:

Computer and Printer

Copy Machine

Fax Machine

Telephone

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay 
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and Life/AD&D
• 401k with up to 4% matching after first year
• Excellent PTO accrual from the date of hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Appreciation and Engagement
  • Birthday, Anniversary and New Hire Gifts
  • Uniform Vouchers (annually and upon hire)
  • Employee Engagement events
  • Employee Referral incentives

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS REQUIRED:

High School Degree – Required

Enrolled in or Completion of a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance Related field Preferred

Acceptable would be a Bachelor’s in Health Administration

• Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical abilities
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, including complex functions, formulas, and formatting.
• Proven ability to work with and track large amounts of data with accuracy.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information in an easy-to-understand format.