Accountant II

UMC Health System•Richmond, KY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II role is responsible for providing leadership to cashier, other accountants and coordinators within the accounting department, while also collaborating with the Controller/Assistant Controller to ensure compliance in maintaining hospital financial records. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field, with over 3 years of experience in public accounting, preferably in a healthcare environment. The role also demands over 3 years of experience analyzing data using spreadsheets and over 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential, along with the ability to articulate accounting principles, perform rapid and accurate arithmetic computations, and operate computer and calculator by touch. The individual must have good attention to detail and the ability to post and compute figures and prepare financial statements following standard methods and procedures. This role involves interactions with other accountants, department directors, and senior-level management within the hospital. The position occasionally requires exerting a small amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects up to 10 lbs, and involves sitting for prolonged periods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
+3 years of experience in public accounting, preferably healthcare environment
+3 years analyzing data using spreadsheets
+1 year of demonstrated leadership leading people and/or processes
Proficient user of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
Able to articulate applied principles and procedures of accounting
Numerical ability to perform rapid and accurate arithmetic computations with or without adding machine/calculator
Ability to operate computer and calculator by touch
Good attention to detail; Ability to post and compute figures and prepare financial statements following standard methods and procedures

Nice To Haves

healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and oversight for cashiers and general ledger coordinators
Prepare accounting records in accordance with GAAP/GASB
Investigate errors and correct as needed
Participate in audit reviews
Assess financial impact of services, programs, and monitor financial cost for ongoing services
Prepare documents/reports in response to inquiries from state, federal, or third party payers
Create and maintain statistical reports
Collaborate with Controller/Assistant Controller to ensure compliance
All other related duties assigned under accounting