SYSTEM ACCOUNTANT SPECIALIST - ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING - GENERAL HOSPITAL

Summary

Apply principles of accounting (GAAP) to prepare and maintain records of financial transactions. Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports (i.

e. detailed accounting analysis / reconciliations, trial balances, financial statements, presentations, etc.). Establish, interpret and analyze complex accounting records of financial statements.

These may include general accounting, costing or budget data. Specialize in one or more functional areas such as grants accounting, fund accounting, revenue cycle, accounts payable, payroll, etc.

Examine, analyze and interpret accounting records for management. Serve as a coach, mentor and consultant to professional staff on specialized subject matter.

Provide high quality support service to executives, administrators, department directors, managers in the organization, as well as external peers.

Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable of transaction and current events (both internal and external) which require direct or indirect consideration in the financial reporting of the respective companies and / or specific duties assigned.

Apply GAAP, IRS (i.e. FSBs, GAS, 1099 and W-2 tax law, sales and use tax law, unclaimed property law, STARK law, payroll tax law, etc.

accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures (to include specific techniques and standard practices) to the classification and recording of financial transactions.

Maintain and establish policies, procedures (DTPs) techniques and standard practices. Accumulate, audit, process and maintain detailed accounting records for each respective subsidiary ledger, account, or entity which accurately reflect its financial position, to include resolving discrepancies.

Ability to speak with knowledge as to purpose, content and accuracy of assigned accounting records. Prepare all financial transactions, analysis, statements, reports, tax forms / returns, etc.

and resolve discrepancies in time to meet internal timelines (i.e. management reviews, month end close schedule, board meeting, etc.

and external timelines (i.e. IRS, state or federal regulations, etc.) Compile and prepare complex data and reports (MD and A, etc.

to be used by financial services for reporting, projecting, forecasting, and comparative purposes. Compile accounting information for various audits and respond to audit (internal or external) inquiries in time to meet audit timing requirements.

Consult staff, external departments and external agencies in compiling audit information and meeting timelines. Mentor staff in regards to audit tasks.

Exercise tact in all oral and written communications in which professional contact is made to include timely support and communication with administrators, directors, managers and diverse customer groups.

Facilitate intra and inter-departmental communication, rapport and conflict resolution to increase effective outcomes. Complete special projects and assignments from Finance Administration, AFR Directors, Managers, and Coordinators as assigned.

Provide guidance to Sr accountants as needed. Effectively handle multiple projects and day to day work requirements simultaneously.

Independently operate and evaluate computer applications, tools and interfaces required to record, store, analyze and report information.

Evaluate, implement, and train coworkers in the adoption and integration of technology. Make favorable progress of Accountant Rotation competencies as assigned.

Monitor and proactively engage in reorganizing processes to assure proper accounting controls. Attend to significant system issues as consultant / leader / facilitator.

Serve as subject matter expert in high risk or specialized areas (i.e. debt accounting, revenue cycle, etc.) to AFR staff and internal and external customers.

Coach / mentor coworkers for enhanced employee engagement, satisfaction, effective performance and outcomes. Provide feedback in developing coworkers.

Participate, contribute, and foster cooperation toward achieving department and organizational goals. Represent department, Finance, and / or the system at department, company, intercompany, local, state, and / or national level.

Lead development of educational materials and conduct finance training (one on one OR group) for non-financial company employees in conjunction with the department (i.

e. web site content, Customer Service initiatives, etc.).

Other Information

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess / obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages.

Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in : 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs;

2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit / department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities(Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.

2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Essential :

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Experience : 5+ years progressive general ledger accounting experience preferably in a healthcare setting

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), taxation practices, and strong understanding of internal control practices

Demonstrated / proven experience in a majority of company defined Accountant Rotation Competencies

Substitution : Bachelor Degree in Accounting plus a Masters in Accounting or related field OR CPA with 4 years related accounting experience (preferably in healthcare) may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 5 years Accounting experience

Credentials

No Certification, Competency or License Required

Work Schedule : Days

Location : General Hospital

Location of Job : US : WV : Charleston