Job Summary
Verifies the completeness and accuracy of the departmental segment of financial statements, annual budgets and operating reports prepared for members of the leadership team.
Ensures the efficient operation of the department, including supervision of team members, delegation of special projects and resolution of problems and questions from leadership.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and plans month-end responsibilities with MIS, other System facilities and finance departments.
- Reviews and approves journal entries according to System policy.
- Reviews and approves account reconciliations and ensures such are prepared on a timely basis.
- Ensures that the System's records and financial statements are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Coordinates preparation of financial statements and budgets, including supporting documentation.
- Maintains and examines departmental policy and procedures manual and makes recommendations for improvements.
- Ensures that all related statutory filings are completed and all retention requirements are achieved.
- Coordinates preparation of work papers for annual audit and provides supplemental information to auditor under the supervision of department leader.
- Performs analytical review, research and other related duties independently or as requested by the department leadership team.
Preferred Functions
- System expert and admin for the cash application and reconciliation software that oversees all system functions regarding cash reconciliation.
- Takes Enterprise objectives and converts them to short and mid-term department goals
- Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with various departments and other service vendors to evaluate revenue cycle processes and resolve variances as they relate to reconciliation.
- Mine, analyze and interpret data, create reports, draw conclusions to create action plans and provide key performance indicators for various departments.
- Maintain the integrity of cash application and reconciliation software, including table maintenance, file load verification, and creation of system policies and controls.
Coordinates with Information and Analytics Services support teams and external application vendors as part of system maintenance.
- Oversees the production and loading of GL extracts from the cash application and reconciliation software to the financial reporting system.
- Provide banking confirmations, reconciliation support and other documentation as requested from various finance departments and auditors.
- Provides technical guidance, direction, and in-depth training, including building of training materials, for employees, colleagues, or third-party vendors on department tasks and system workflows.
- Reviews and approves account reconciliations, journal entries, and system file processing to ensure these tasks are completed on a timely basis.
Investigate and resolve reconciliation issues in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide recommendations for new hires.
- Supervise staff and provide feedback on development opportunities, conduct job task training, and encourage growth for employees.
- Monitor attendance, track employee records, and approve PTO requests timely.
Physical Requirements
Work requires lifting and moving reports and notebooks weighing up to 10 pounds. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
May experience prolonged periods of sitting utilizing the computer to read reports, 10-key calculator and answering the telephone.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required. 2 to 3 years of related work experience preferred. CPA preferred.