Accountant

Neuropsychiatric Hospitals•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Medical Behavioral Hospital of Indianapolis is seeking an Accountant to perform general cost accounting and 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 reports, compiling information and using appropriate accounting control procedures. The role assists the Accounts Payable Representative, provides payroll support, and helps the Business Office with a variety of tasks. The position maintains general ledger and payroll records, prepares financial and cost accounting reports, supports accounts payable and year-end audits, and helps ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting systems and records. It also involves reviewing budgets and expenditures, resolving accounting discrepancies, maintaining financial systems and files, and explaining invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors, and clients. The Accountant is expected to maintain confidentiality and protect health information, follow safety precautions and applicable laws and hospital policies, and work cooperatively with hospital staff, visitors, vendors, and auditors. The position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or another finance field.
2–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or a related industry.
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 preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
Accounts Receivable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Accounts Payable Representative and Payroll functions in their daily work, 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.
Coordinate with outside computer services for 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, invoices, explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and other required data.
Perform accounts payable duties, including verifying invoices for payment and ensuring expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts.
Maintain financial document records and supporting materials, updating records as necessary.
Prepare profit and loss statements, monthly closing reports, and cost accounting reports.
Compile and analyze financial information, prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
Establish, maintain, and coordinate 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 automated financial systems.
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Follow appropriate safety precautions and maintain confidentiality, including protecting health information and patient privacy.
Cooperate and maintain good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Remain knowledgeable of and comply with applicable federal and state laws, hospital policies, ethical requirements, and standards of conduct.