POSITION SUMMARY   

Performs daily tasks related to the financial management of the organization ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles.  Responsible for maintaining day to day accounting tasks, general ledger analysis, and reconciliations.  In addition, this position assists with monthly closing procedures, regulatory reporting, ad hoc analysis, reporting needs, and aids in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial policies and procedures.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Maintains accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, and receipts.
• Maintains accounts by recording, identifying and verifying financial transactions on an accrual basis of accounting.
• Maintains fixed assets, CIP, and accumulated depreciation schedules and journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts with monthly closing process.
• Assists with monthly closing procedures, and regulatory and ad hoc reporting.
• Backup support and assistance for billing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, guidelines, and workflows.
• Protect individually identifiable health information per HIPAA regulation.
• Protect confidential financial and payroll related information per policy.
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES  

The following generally describes the knowledge, skills and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.   

• Ability to work independently, or collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data and be able to draw valid conclusions or recommendations.
• Aptitude for creative and effective problem-solving.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and have strong time management skills.
• Must be highly organized, have outstanding attention to detail skills, and be deadline-oriented.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within finance.
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures and ability to use office machines.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in a standard clinical environment with extensive client contact and frequent interruptions. The associate may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis.
• HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• PHYSICAL: Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 40 pounds); Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
• VERBAL: Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to all fellow co-workers and managers.
• VISION: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and Intermediate to advanced Excel user

• Minimum of three years accrual accounting experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the health care industry
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software