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Job Title: Accountant 

Department:  Finance 

Reports To: Controller 

Status:  Full-Time Non-Bargaining Exempt 

Date:   August 1, 2021 

 

Primary Purpose: Under the direction of the Controller, the Accountant prepares and reviews daily, monthly, and annual general ledger information, prepares schedules and reports, conducts reconciliations, and assists in various finance department duties and projects. Provides back up for Accounts Payable and Payroll. 

 

General Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Performs daily accounting activities such as daily cash reconciliation, distribution of Revenue and Usage reports to department managers, post payments to patient accounts, and recording non-patient revenue to the general ledger. 

• Assist with month end close by completing general ledger reconciliation schedules, preparing and entering month end adjusting journal entries, and preparing and distributing departmental budget variance reports. 

• Provide ongoing support to the finance department by periodic audit of vendors against the OIG exclusion list, filing required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies, maintaining the General Ledger, managing Fixed Assets, and providing back up for Accounts Payable and Payroll. 

• Assist in gathering necessary account information and documents for annual audit and Cost Reporting. 

• Assist in annual budget preparation. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

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Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting. 

• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. 

• Highly proficient with accounting software. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 

 

Education and Experience: 

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required; Bachelor degree preferred. 

• Two years of accounting experience required; three or more years’ experience in the healthcare industry preferred.

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Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

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

 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.