Huggins Hospital
Staff Accountant (Finance)
Account Reconciliations/Bank deposits:
• Reconcile Payroll and Operating Account bank statements
• General oversight of Net Asset Reconciliations in support of Philanthropy
Primary Assist to the Accounting Manager for all General Ledger inquiries:
• Heavy involvement with month-end close for all entities; reconciliation and posting of Hospital revenue, reconciliation and posting of Physician Practice revenue, compilation of statistics, contractual allowance calculations, month-end journal entries, as well as schedules
• Completion of monthly financials in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts, reconciling and adjusting balances on a monthly basis
Organizational Expectations:
• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift
• HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
• Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
• Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.
• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily
Employee Engagement:
• Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
• Familiarity with computer and other business machines
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business preferred
Experience: Minimum three to five years of experience, preferably in healthcare. Knowledge of general accounting procedures