Job Description

Job Description

Seeking an experienced controller who will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial management of healthcare operations.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the daily activities of the accounting functions to ensures the hospital’s finance function including the RCM operations, is organized, efficient and produces accurate reporting and financials.

Primary Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Reconcile bank statements monthly and maintain organized files of all bank reconciliations.
• Maintain property ledger and archives all documentation related to capital asset purchases.
• Prepare monthly general ledger entries as assigned and maintain organized files of all supporting documentation for journal entries. Maintain related account reconciliation and budget variance spreadsheets as assigned.
• Preform month-end close process for general ledger and maintain archives of monthly and annual GL reports. Compiles monthly management reports for each department.
• Respond to the CEO/CFO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate financial needs.
• Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governing regulatory protocol.
• Ensure all policies, procedures and initiatives are handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
• Must understand and adhere to accounting department deadlines for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets.
• Prepare timely financial reports and statistical information for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Ensure month-end closing is completed accurately and timely in accordance with guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain hospital policies for revenue recognition, expense, and depreciation.
• Collaborate on the production of the annual budget and forecasts. Assists CFO and department managers with annual budget development process.
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Prepare Medicare cost reports, JAR and other state filings.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, payroll processing and payroll tax compliance.
• Oversee routine accounts payable (AP) process and review AP account posting for accuracy.
• Oversee payroll processing and reviews payroll reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all payroll tax deposits and other pass-through payments for payroll deduction are made in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily cash balances log.
• Oversee all required documents and electronic files to government agencies for quarterly payroll tax, unemployment reports, and annual 1099 and W-2 reports.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data.
• Maintain an accounting system to meet the needs of the hospital and related parties and accurately record assets, liabilities, and financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum five (5) years hospital/healthcare controller experience preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in rural health or critical access preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years hands on Revenue Cycle Management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have strong healthcare provider billing background. Third party payor billing experience.
• Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong Communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Professionalism and mature sense of accountability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly.
• Ability to research and seek out information.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain flexible and respond to changing priorities while remaining focused on results.