Financial Accountant

Job Summary:

The financial accountant is responsible for repetitive and tactical financial aspects of Vitality Healthcare Management including Accounts payable, resident trust, and monthly financial close.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

·       Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs.

·       Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors.

·       Analyzing workflow processes; including developing new processes to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial systems.

·       Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors.

·       Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.

·       Processing due invoices for payments.

·       Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges.

·       Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts.

·       Reconcile bank accounts with the Administrator to ensure account accuracy.

Resident Trust

·       Resident Trust management

·       Resident trust reconciliation/audit

Month End

·       Performs month end close process for Vitality Healthcare Management including:

o   Account reconciliation

o   Reviewing transactions for accuracy

o   Adjust entries when needed

o   Run month end reports

o   Analyze community performance

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Good oral and written communication skills.

·       Critical thinking skills and ability to make sound decisions.

·       Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with the public and to remain calm under stress.

·       Knowledge of all confidentiality requirements regarding patients and strict maintenance of proper confidentiality on all such information.

·       Must be able to type at least 55-60 wpm and use a 10-key calculator.

·       Knowledge of medical terminology, spelling and office ethics.

·       Must be able to maintain confidentiality of records and information received.

·       Must be able to work with frequent disruptions throughout the day.

·       Must maintain good working relationships with family members and community representatives.

·       Previous experience with computer terminals required.

Education and Experience:

·       AA Degree or higher required. Will consider work experience.

·       Must have at least two years of experience in an office setting, preferably in a health care facility.

Physical Requirements:

·       Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·       Some bending and reaching.

·       Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.