Accountant III

First Choice Community Healthcare INC•South Valley, NM

About The Position

Responsible for organizing, monitoring and analyzing financial inputs and outputs. Guide accounting team members and give training and direction. Apply principles of accounting, company policies and best business practices in compiling, reviewing and submitting appropriate information to internal and external users. Implement improvements in processes, software, and structure to add efficiency to the operation of the finance department.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in accounting required.
Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of financial accounting experience required.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel required.
Must have valid NM driver’s license and reliable personal transportation;
Knowledge of finance and accounting functions, budgeting, investments, internal controls and GAAP;
Knowledge of computer systems, spreadsheet and financial systems programs and applications;
Ability to evaluate, suggest and implement changes, manage work flows and coordinate resources, including recommendations for personnel changes and training;
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, medical staff, auditors, and the public;
Ability to work with multiple priorities;
Ability to work with management and to guide co-workers to achieve objectives;
Skill in identifying and resolving accounting and financial issues;
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives;
Skill in analyzing financial data and preparing appropriate related reports;
Develop and evaluate financial records and maintain systems;
Skill in relating organizational objectives to financial policies on costs, fees, credit, etc;
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly;
Skill in operating basic office equipment;
Ability to follow and question verbal or written instructions;
Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops;
Knowledge and familiarity with compliance program. Cooperate fully and comply with laws and regulations;

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint preferred.
CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial information;
Monitor the financial close process and preparation of financial reports. Coordinate the activities of accounting team members toward this end and give guidance where needed;
Analyze monthly Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets and Statements of Cash flow for compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and company policies;
Coordinate the implementation of and improvement of financial and internal controls procedures with finance department management team;
Analyze revenues and expenditures for county, state, and federal reporting purposes.
Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory agencies, grant requirements, and company policies;
Create and analyze budgets for completeness and accuracy, including variance analysis and review;
Explain accounting policies, procedures and other information to finance department staff, vendors, clients and other stakeholders;
Provide guidance to finance staff with regard to Finance Department workflow. Provide training with regard to accounting processes and procedures;
Monitor FCCH’s contracts and grants;
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits;
Maintain awareness of the changing national health care environment and the impact on the company;
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Maintain strictest of confidentiality;
Other duties as assigned