Healthcare Accountant
Sheridan, MI
Job Summary
Under general supervisor, assists in preparation of hospital, clinic and departmental financial statements; maintains records and follow-up documentation. Develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets for various accounting and financial projects; provides clerical support; assists with budgets; analyzes and monitors financial data, trends, and indicators. Accumulates facts and information in specific accounting areas and summarizes in proper form. Analyzes financial data for discrepancies or errors; reconciles data.
Essential Functions
Promote the mission, values, and vision of the hospital- Maintain specified hospital and clinic financial records; maintains and reconciles account ledgers; maintains and enters monthly journal entries, maintains and reconciles bank accounts. Analyzes accounts to trace discrepancies or errors.
- Assist in developing and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets for a variety of applications.
- Assist in preparation of internal departmental budgets and submits periodic budget reports to state.
- Assist in preparation of annual cost report.
- Assist in preparation for annual independent audit. Provides accurate and reliable information as needed for any other reports or audits as requested.
- Submit reports and respond to inquiries from state and federal agencies, third-party payers, and other outside parties.
- Assist in preparation of reports and financial statements for Board Meetings.
- Analyze and monitors financial data, trends, and indicators. This review and analysis is both on a standard, ongoing basis as well as on request.
- Assess financial impact of proposed services and programs and monitors financial cost/benefit of existing programs and services.
- Analyze and report fiscal activity, makes recommendations, and/or takes appropriate action to reduce the cost of providing services.
- Investigate, gather information, and answer routine queries arising from CFO, Administration and Directors.
- Prepare statistical reports and create standard and ad hoc reports for CFO and other departments as requested.
- Develop and maintain a good knowledge of Sheridan Community Hospital processes and procedures in regards to the accounting system.
- Apply basic accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including routine costing and variance analysis.
- Perform financial calculations to support financial transactions.
- Participate in performance improvement.
- Provide clerical and general support to CFO as directed.
- Assist the CFO and Administrator with special projects reports as requested.
Non-Essential Functions
Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Requirements
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.- Complete annual education requirements.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled.
- Wear furnished identification badge while on duty.
- Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
- Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
- Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting.- Two to Five years accounting experience
- Advanced skills in Excel
- Previous hospital experience (preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of administrative services.- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Good judgment in determining work assignments
- Works independently, exercises creativity, is attentive to detail, and maintains a positive attitude.
- Can manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities, able to prioritize scheduling of work.
- Completes work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other information.
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Handles difficult situations involving customers, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
- Able to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
- Knowledge and awareness of the application of relevant national accounting standards.