Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Full-and Part-Time Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Cancer plan.

401(k) retirement plan with matching Accident plan.

Paid time off (PTO) program Critical life events plan.

Tuition and certification reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Free parking at all locations.

Short term and Long term disability Mileage reimbursement for company travel.

Un-reimbursed medical and dependent care.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for general accounting duties including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Experience : A minimum of one year experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and / or bookkeeping and a minimum of 2 years in Healthcare is preferred.

Additional Requirements : Competent with business computer software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with monthly general ledger journal entries including preparation and data entry for all related corporations.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts and assists with other reconciliations as needed.
• Reviews A / P batches prior to posting to the G / L.
• Revenue entries for numerous corporations.
• Assist the Controller with review of the cash entries to ensure that all payments posted correctly, and any remaining balances classified correctly.
• Assists with annual audit; retrieves information required to prepare for year end.
• Recommends policies, practices, and procedures to enhance cost effective and efficient daily operations.
• Oversee the daily cash journal entries that the Accounting Assistant or other personnel will be doing to ensure the week’s entries are completed by the following Monday.
• Prepares deposits for Medicare / Medicaid / private insurance converting the information from Patient Software to a usable form in Accounting Software (utilizing a pivot table).
• Oversee and assist Accounts Payable by preparing large vendor spreadsheets for payment as required.
• Run Physician checks in a timely manner in accordance with contracts and work with Chief Medical Officer to remain informed of any changes.
• Prepares monthly settlement (Due to / Due From) for payment between related corporations in a timely manner.
• Maintain the ability to scan and deposit daily checks received and reconcile the balance of deposits to incoming mail list.
• Prepares monthly variance reports for managers.
• Maintains the Fixed Asset subledger and records addition, disposal, gain / loss entries into the general ledger.
• Supervises Accounts Payable and maintains up-to-date knowledge of policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable.
• Maintains the ability to back-up and assist Accounts Payable when necessary.
• Assists in reviewing journal entries prepared by other staff.
• Performs special projects related to Accounts Payable and other duties.
• Prepares 1099 forms for applicable Accounts Payable vendors in accordance to IRS and state procedures and regulations.
• Reconcile and make any required journal entries for investments monthly.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families, and co-workers;

demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.

• Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

• Knowledge of the hospice concept.
• Knowledge of multiple computer software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers and other customers.
• Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it performs the above listed functions while regularly working with confidential and / or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, including but not limited to patient medical records, current or former employee information, Arkansas Hospice records, and other information that the employee regularly uses to perform job functions.