Accountant

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Medical Behavioral Hospital of Indianapolis is seeking an Accountant to perform general cost accounting, payroll functions, maintain accounting records, and support the daily administration of the accounting department. The Accountant applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, compiling information and using appropriate accounting control procedures. The role assists the Accounts Payable Representative and Payroll, and supports the Business Office with a variety of tasks. The Accountant maintains the general ledger and payroll records, supports accounts payable, prepares monthly financial reports and closing entries, and helps coordinate accounting controls and systems. The position also supports year-end audits, reviews financial data and budgets, resolves accounting discrepancies, and follows hospital safety, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and patient-privacy requirements. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or another finance field.
2–5+ years of accounting experience.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost-control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred.
Accounting experience in healthcare or a related industry preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
Accounts Receivable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily support to the Accounts Payable Representative and Payroll, serving as the first backup for each position.
Maintain the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, coding invoices, analyzing and reconciling accounts, closing books monthly, and setting up new accounts.
Maintain payroll records, process paychecks, and calculate federal and state payroll liabilities.
Interface with outside computer services regarding accounting and management data, and initiate modifications or enhancements to computerized systems.
Maintain accounting records for fixed assets.
Assist outside auditors at year-end by preparing schedules, locating invoices, explaining supporting materials and procedures, and providing other necessary data.
Perform accounts payable duties, including verifying invoices for payment and ensuring expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts.
Maintain financial document records with appropriate supporting material and update records as needed.
Prepare profit and loss statements, monthly closing reports, and cost accounting reports.
Compile and analyze financial information; prepare entries to accounts, including general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
Establish, maintain, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants.
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and review budgets, revenue and expense records, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors, and clients.
Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Recommend, develop, and maintain financial databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Follow appropriate safety precautions and protect the confidentiality and privacy of health information.
Maintain professional conduct, cooperate with hospital staff and visitors, comply with applicable laws and hospital policies, and follow ethical and patient-privacy requirements.