Assistant Director, Accounting
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Accounting assists the Director with developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, including payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing cards. The role also assists with managing the accounting department for all SIH entities and supports the integrity and accuracy of financial activity throughout SIH. The Assistant Director provides leadership in developing and maintaining the department’s operational and procedural practices; supports accounting applications and system-wide initiatives; and works with management, auditors, and colleagues to address accounting questions and financial variances. The position also supports budget preparation and monitoring and helps ensure accurate financial reporting and timely regulatory filings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Five years of accounting experience.
- Three years of supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification preferred.
- Healthcare accounting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director with developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, including payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing cards.
- Assist the Director in managing the accounting department for all SIH entities.
- Apply technical accounting knowledge to support the integrity and accuracy of financial activity throughout SIH.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports to management staff.
- Ensure required tax and other items are filed correctly and on time with the IRS, state government, and other governmental agencies.
- Identify income statement account variances and determine operational explanations or make appropriate corrections.
- Support the Budget Coordinator and management staff in preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
- Develop accounting applications to meet business needs, including Workday, Symplr, Kodiak, and OSV.
- Collaborate with management, auditors, and others to answer questions and explain variances related to the Accounting Department.
- Provide departmental leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining operational and procedural practices.
- Maintain accurate, easy-to-follow electronic procedures for each responsibility.
- Review balance sheet account reconciliations and validate account relationships, documentation, and approvals.
- Review journal entries and verify appropriate documentation and approvals.
- Serve as liaison for Accounting Managers, resolve issues, and escalate matters to the Director as needed.
- Analyze accounts receivable and contractual accounts, including balance sheet and income statement reserves, and validate account relationships.
- Support system-wide initiatives that affect accounting functions and assist with implementation as required.
- Develop processes, disciplines, and guidelines to standardize best practices.
- Build positive, cooperative relationships across functional boundaries to support business performance.
- Understand SIH’s business fundamentals and drivers of financial and operational success.
- Recognize the need to provide high-quality patient care and service while meeting financial and operational needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
