Accountant

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for various accounting functions including banking/financial reporting, accounting team support, accounts payable, general ledger/audit, and cross-functional support for the Financial Analyst. The role involves daily monitoring of bank activity, managing funds, supporting team members, processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes. The accountant will also provide backup coverage for the Financial Analyst and ensure adherence to hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Responsibilities

Serves as a signer on all CCH bank accounts and monitors bank activity daily.
Updates Business Office Deposit Spreadsheet daily & monitors timeliness of receipts.
Facilitates/manages wired funds process.
Serves as internal contact for verifying status of outgoing checks & provides images.
Serves as second to Controller in relationships with financial institutions.
Works with Controller on improving banking processes & controls.
Serves as a mentor and problem solver for payroll specialist, financial analyst and account payable clerk.
Supports controller and team with month-end and year-end processes.
Assists with account payable duties to ensure accuracy.
Reviews and verifies invoices and check requests, obtaining approval when needed.
Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies; and corresponds with vendors and internal departments as needed.
Processes patient refunds received from Business Office.
Creates monthly invoices for leased space and other miscellaneous billings; and processes payments received.
Maintains vendor files and safe keeps historical records according to record retention policy.
Maintains Bills Allowed for Finance/Board and prepares quarterly newspaper publication.
Coordinates W-9 and 1099 process and leads creation and mailing of 1099(s) at year end.
Posts transactions to general ledger journal.
Assists with month end closing and bank reconciliations.
Monitors outstanding checks and assists with reporting unclaimed property.
Prepares monthly department financials.
Assists with maintaining audit work papers and provides audit support as necessary.
Develops and maintains spreadsheets.
Assists with the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.
Provides backup coverage to Financial Analyst.
Cross-trains on key functions of Financial Analyst including financial reports, GL entries, revenue review and audit work papers.
Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.