Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in West Virginia

Job 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. May specialize in one or more functional areas such as grants accounting, restricted fund accounting, revenue cycle, accounts payable, etc. Examine, analyze and interpret accounting records for management. Assist specialist in coaching employees. Provide high quality support service to all levels of management.

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.) • Accumulate and compile data and reports 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. • Exercise tact in all oral and written communications with whom professional contact is made including but not limited to the ability to support and effectively and timely with multiple managers and diverse customer groups. • Complete special projects and assignments from AFR Directors, Managers, Coordinators, and Accountant Specialists as assigned. 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. • Work in collaboration with the Accountant Specialists, Accountant Coordinator and AFR management to enhance employee engagement by coaching/mentoring. • Participate and contribute towards the accomplishment of department and organizational goals. Represent department, Finance, and/or the system at department, company, intercompany and/or local level. • Develop educational materials and conduct finance training (one on one or group) for non-financial company employees in conjunction with department (i.e. web site content, Customer Service initiatives, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Experience: 2 years accounting operations or financial reporting (preferably in healthcare). Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), taxation practices, and strong understanding of internal control practices. Substitution: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting plus a Master's Degree in Accounting or related field OR CPA with 1 year related accounting experience (preferably in healthcare) may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 2 years accounting or financial reporting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in related field plus 5 years experience with at least 2 years in the Accounting Financial Reporting Dept at CAMC.

Credentials

• No Certification, Competency or License Required

Work Schedule: Days

Location: General Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston