Accountant IV

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

1d•$81,155 - $115,585•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Ensures the integrity of accounting information that is recorded into hospital financial systems. The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
quick learner
comfortable working in accounting systems
Works with auditors and coordinates internal and external audit requests
Advanced Excel knowledge
Ability to perform monthly close, reporting and audit requests
Demonstrated proficiency in journal entry preparation, account analysis and variance analysis
Must work well under pressure and be able to manage tight deadlines
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related conferences, seminars
BS in Accounting, Business Administration, or related degree (Associate’s degree with at least 5 years relevant Accounting experience accepted in lieu of bachelor’s degree)
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with experience in a hospital setting
Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment.
Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
May require off-site travel

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares month-end close journal entries
Assists Controller with monitoring month-end close processes
Assists Controller with performing initial review of routine JEs during month-end close process
Reviews journal entries and documentation ensuring accuracy of entries to ledger accounts
Analyzes actual performance (expenses and revenues) against budgeted performance during month-end close process and makes determination of causes for such budget variances and recommendations for month end accounting accruals
Monitors and initiates corrections to computerized General Ledger system and performs other routine accounting functions
Conducts detailed analysis of General Ledger on a monthly basis
Reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to general ledger
Prepares formal account reconciliations and assists Controller with performing initial review of general ledger account reconciliations, including cash, investment, equity, liabilities and intercompany accounts identifying potential issues and following up with resolutions
Assists Controller with annual external audit leading the process and coordinating with external auditors
Assists Controller with review and approval of banking transactions including money movement
Applies advanced accounting techniques in order to evaluate existing procedures for recording financial transactions and recommends methods for reducing time and cost of accounting operations
Assumes Controller’s duties when Controller is out of office
Prepares, compiles, and reviews financial reports and survey information for external, governmental, and non-governmental reporting
Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
Conducts special analysis and projects, as assigned, and prepares reports detailing findings for Controller/CFO/CEO review
Additional duties as assigned