Accountant

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

About The Position

As a member of the financial services team this position assists the Hospital in achieving financial performance by processing, gathering, inputting, compiling and organizing relevant accounting information. Coordinates receipt of documents, reviews and monitors completeness and accuracy of information, and makes appropriate payments to facilitate effective Hospital operations and provides timely and necessary reports to Hospital management. This individual also serves as a banking specialist by assisting with banking processes/internal controls & monitoring banking activity; and serves as central point of contact for payroll accounting. Maintains proficiency in key functions of the Financial Analyst to provide backup coverage as needed.

Requirements

Associates Degree (AA or AS)
2 years of previous business accounting or financial reporting experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Outstanding mathematical skills
Basic Computer literacy
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Resarch and analytical skills
Maintain confidential information.
Interpersonal skills
High attention to detail
Organizational skills
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Speaks and writes fluent English

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field.
4 years of related experience in accounting or financial reporting, preferably in the healthcare field.
Certifications held in the financial or accounting field.
Experience in business, accounting and/or financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Reviews and verifies invoices and check requests, obtaining approval when needed
Codes invoices, monitor for completeness, enters for payment, and performs check runs
Prepares and processes electronic transfers and payments
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
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
Reconciles payroll data to facilitate accurate quarterly wage/tax reporting & annual W-2(s)
Assists with submitting wage reports to IPERS.
Other duties as assigned by Controller.
Prepares and uploads payroll data to accounting system after pay run
Tracks and reconciles as necessary payroll deductions and payroll payments
Provides AR Deduction list to Business Office after pay run
Leads the Accounting function within the payroll process through data research, pulling reports, troubleshooting issues, communicating changes, and creating cases.
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.