Accountant

Pullman Regional Hospital•Pullman, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Services Team is committed to serving our fellow employees, our suppliers, and support the hospital and clinics toward common goals with innovation and dedication. We endeavor to be recognized as an efficient, responsible, trustworthy, and friendly team that is valued by all. The Accountant, under the guidance of the Fiscal Services Director, performs special audits, studies, or reviews to determine the reliability and accuracy of accounting reports and financial statements. Responsibilities include, reconciling bank statements, general ledger entries, tax reporting and maintaining detailed, auditable records. The position combines a solid understanding of basic bookkeeping, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Demonstrated ability to work with numbers and/or data with a high level of accuracy, including experience with data entry (e.g., spreadsheets, databases and/or enterprise systems).
Ability to handle a rapidly changing environment while thinking critically and adapting to systematic updates and changes.
Confidence in both working independently and as a team, while utilizing the ability to focus on both the details and the big picture, as each task requires.
Work efficiently while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and discretion related to the organization’s finances and inner workings.
Demonstrate initiative and commitment to contributing to the improvement of Fiscal Services’ procedures and policies as Pullman Regional Hospital continues to grow.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of Accounts Payable, Payroll, or Accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Prepares general ledger entries by compiling and analyzing asset, liability, and capital account information.
Assume responsibility for recording bank transfers in Workday and communicating cash needs.
Reconciles monthly bank statements to the general ledger accounts.
Works closely with Payroll for account reconciliation.
Monitors pre-paid accounts and makes adjustment entries as appropriate.
Reconciles Miscellaneous Revenue and receipts.
Generates reports for month end closing and to accommodate special requests.
Reconcile monthly, quarterly, and yearend reports with private, State, and Federal agencies.
Actively assist with audit preparation, including maintaining accurate and interrelated financial records.
Assist Fiscal Specialists with generation and file 1099s on an annual basis.
Assist with Accounts Payable functions and provide back-up support.
Maintain and improve upon personal competency related to best-practice of fiscal policies and procedures by actively participating in educational activities. Such activities may include reading trade journals or attending webinars.