Assistant Controller

UHS•Temecula, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Southwest Healthcare Regional office in Temecula, CA is seeking an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for the accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Duties to include but not limited to: Assist with budget preparation for assigned department(s). Effectively controls department costs and prepares for fluctuations and unexpected costs. Identifies cost reduction opportunities on a regular basis, and recommends implementation when necessary. Monitors and assists leadership with adjusting FTE levels to achieve budgeted staffing based on volumes, organizational goals,accepted staffing models within the industry, and patient care needs defined by law, physician orders and/or a standardized nursing workload measurement system. Audits Processing of Daily Deposits by Cashier. Responsible for development, review and revision of departmental written policies and procedures. Prepare audit schedules for interim period and fiscal year end on a timely basis as established by the auditors and Corporate Office. Assists and reviews quarterly and annual tax returns. Insures reports are filed by established deadlines. Prepares and updates schedules relating to Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis, such as: Depository Cash, General Checking, and Payroll Checking bank reconciliations. Completes month-end closing journal entries; write-off prepaid amounts for current month; book various accruals for A/P, Property taxes, Payroll Liabilities, Professional Fees, other miscellaneous accruals. Assist Controller with any special projects or tasks as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Accounting required.
Minimum Five (5) years of experience in Accounting required.
Minimum 2 years leadership experience in related field required.
Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
Demonstrates compliance with healthcare policies and procedures at all times.
Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with employees and management.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, regulatory or accreditation requirements.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and percentages.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited College or University in Accounting preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
Healthcare care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with budget preparation for assigned department(s).
Effectively controls department costs and prepares for fluctuations and unexpected costs.
Identifies cost reduction opportunities on a regular basis, and recommends implementation when necessary.
Monitors and assists leadership with adjusting FTE levels to achieve budgeted staffing based on volumes, organizational goals, accepted staffing models within the industry, and patient care needs defined by law, physician orders and/or a standardized nursing workload measurement system.
Audits Processing of Daily Deposits by Cashier.
Responsible for development, review and revision of departmental written policies and procedures.
Prepare audit schedules for interim period and fiscal year end on a timely basis as established by the auditors and Corporate Office.
Assists and reviews quarterly and annual tax returns. Insures reports are filed by established deadlines.
Prepares and updates schedules relating to Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis, such as: Depository Cash, General Checking, and Payroll Checking bank reconciliations.
Completes month-end closing journal entries; write-off prepaid amounts for current month; book various accruals for A/P, Property taxes, Payroll Liabilities, Professional Fees, other miscellaneous accruals.
Assist Controller with any special projects or tasks as needed.