Accountant/Financial Controller

Description

POSITION PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for assisting the CFO in various aspects of the hospital accounting system.  This will primarily include accounts payable, general ledger and other financial processing. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals 
• Minimum of three years accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience working in a health care environment preferred

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:

• Calculator
• Computer and printer
• Fax and copy machine
• General office materials/supplies
• Information Systems
• Telephone system

SECURITY/ACCESS:

• Will have access to the facility 24 hours a day.
• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates with CFO, payroll staff, and other finance staff to maintain an accurate General Ledger.
   • Ensures correct and consistent classification of expenses and revenue.
   • Prepares and posts monthly journal entries.
   • Assists in ensuring accounts payable coding is accurate.
   • Reconciles accounts receivable, inventory, payroll accounts and other accounts as needed.  
   • Monitors debt service schedules and verifies interest and principal payments.
   • Accumulates monthly department statistics and FTEs.
   • Utilizes problem-solving skills to diagnose and correct system and human errors.
   • Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and General Ledger structure.
2. Prepares financial reports monthly, annually, and as needed. 
   • Generates preliminary monthly financial statements and reports for Fillmore County Hospital and Fillmore County Hospital Foundation for CFO review.
   • Prepares monthly financial and statistical departmental reports.
   • Assists department managers with their responsibility reports, finance, and budgetary questions.
   • Helps department managers with cost improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities.
3. Maintains the hospital’s property and equipment records, along with depreciation schedules.
   • Ensures fixed asset list is accurate, items are added and disposed of timely.
   • Tracks property and equipment leases for accurate payment processing.
   • Reconciles capital expenditures to GL, budget, and FA schedule.
   • Reviews GL transactions for subscriptions and leases (capitalized).
4. Participates in the annual budget, audit preparation, and cost reporting.
   • Assists in the preparation of reports and data for the audit and cost report.
   • Responds in a timely manner to requests and questions from the auditors.
   • Planning and preparation for annual budget.
5. Assists CFO with special projects.
   • Developing accounting and internal control policies and procedures.
   • Assist in analyzing revenue, accounts receivable and contractual allowances in coordination with CFO.
   • Analyzing payer contracts for actual vs. expected reimbursement.
   • Report quarterly KPI data.
   • Prepares service line analyses as requested. 
   • Collecting and analyzing expenses and overall financial activity.
6. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.
7. Participates in FCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.
8. Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of FCH operations and requirements of the FCH Compliance Program. Including but not limited to:
   • The Compliance Policy.
   • Completes all mandatory on-line training annually and as assigned.
   • All department and organization-wide policies.
   • Considers the impact of regulations such as Critical Access Hospital requirements, along with Federal and State of Nebraska regulations and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.
9. Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
   • Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
   • Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.
   • Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.
   • Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Standards of Service Excellence:

1. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Standards of Professional Courtesy and Respect which include:
   • Communication & Interaction
   • Customer Service & Respect
   • Teamwork
   • Telephone Communication
   • Safety, Pride &Ownership
   • Professional Appearance
2. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Core Values 1-12 which include:
   • Authenticity
   • Integrity
   • Awareness
   • Courage
   • Perseverance
   • Faith
   • Purpose
   • Vision
   • Focus
   • Enthusiasm
   • Service
   • Leadership

ESSENTIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications