Staff Accountant I

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant works closely with the Controller in the Fiscal Services Department to process financial transactions, maintain financial and banking records, assist in the budgeting process, and prepare financial reports. To be successful in this position you will need to accurately maintain all aspects of the day-to-day accounting and basic treasury functions for multiple entities. In addition, you need to be able to accomplish the responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal oversight and outstanding attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

-Maintain current and accurate general ledger financial data on information system and other related databases (i.e. AllScripts, BudEase).
-Uphold, maintain and develop internal control policies and procedures to better safeguard hospital's financial environment.
-Assist in the maintenance and support of departmental systems, records and reports.
-Assist in the development of new systems, processes, and/or projects that enhance the hospital’s financial environment.
-Assist in the yearly budget process.
-Compile and analyze financial information to prepare & record journal entries to the general ledger.
-Assist in the monthly close process by analyzing & reconciling general ledger accounts as assigned.
-Assist in the monthly close process by analyzing & reconciling general ledger accounts as assigned.
-Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit cards as assigned.
-Complete financial and statistical analysis as requested for administrative and regulatory purposes.
-Account for daily cash postings and report daily banking balances & cash requirements to the CFO.
-Perform duties related to Accounts Payable including, but not limited to, vendor maintenance, invoice vouchering, researching invoice & payment discrepancies, and attending to vendor inquires.
-Assist in the preparation and filing of Federal, State, Hospital Association and other financial reports as required.

-Attend and actively participate in appropriate meetings.
-Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

-Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
-Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
-Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet environment.
-Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
-Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
-Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
-Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential information.
-Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in The Gritman Way.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Population Served
Adult

Physical Demands
-Occasionally lifting/carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
-Occasionally pushing/pulling of equipment and filing cabinet drawers weighing up to 20 pounds.
-Occasional climbing of stairs to other levels of the building.
-Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching to access documents and supplies in lower cabinets.
-Frequent reaching/handling/fingering to complete paperwork, use phone and computer.
-Constant talking/hearing/seeing to interact with staff and vendors.

Environmental Conditions
Location: Inside
Minimal exposure to biohazardous materials.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Accounting or Finance) or a minimum of five plus years (5 ) years of hospital
or healthcare finance experience.
Minimum Work Experience