Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for performing intermediate and advance level accounting, management reporting, and financial tasks for the CFO. The incumbent will carry-out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Progressive Health Enterprise Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Progressive Health Enterprise Hospital. The incumbent will have knowledge of health care systems and hospital finances and have demonstrated ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce.

Supervises

·         Accounting Clerk, Billing Clerk and Payroll Clerk

Primary Responsibilities

·         Performs general accounting functions necessary to properly maintain the financial reports of XXX Hospital

·         Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the XXX Hospital’s accounting and financial policies and procedures

·         Assists with the preparation of various regulatory reporting to include audit, tax, cost reporting and surveys.

·         Actively participates in initiatives to continually improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency

Other Responsibilities

·         Demonstrates a professional attitude, ongoing enthusiasm, and a commitment to the work assigned

·         Oversees accounting team to meet the accounting needs of XXX Hospital

·         Provides feedback on performance of accounting team as well as collaborates in performance review process

·         Attends finance and staff meetings

Education/Certifications/Licenses

·         Bachelor’s degree, Accounting, or Finance

Experience

·         Required - Three years experience in a health care finance setting with health care budgeting and financial analysis experience

·         Preferred – Five years experience in a hospital setting with two years of supervisory experience in health care budgeting and financial analysis, experience with Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share calculations

Special Skills/ Equipment

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and accounting software

Contacts

Internal patients, providers, staff, and volunteers External patients and providers