JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

NAVAJO HEALTH FOUNDATION - SAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.•Ganado, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Junior Accountant performs general accounting functions, such as balance sheet and accounts reconciliation, data for operating statistics and/or financial purposes, assists accounts payable and receivables when needed, assists with audits, maintains a proper filing system, and performs other functions as required. The Junior Accountant must maintain confidentiality of all privileged information at all times. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance, or the equivalent of four (4) years of experience in accounting or in a relevant field.
2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the healthcare setting.
Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation.
Knowledge of the basic accounting cycle and functions.
Knowledge and understanding of computerized accounting systems.
Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in English.
Ability to always demonstrate outstanding guest service.
Ability to set up and maintain financial accounts and ledgers.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare basic finance reports.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to count currency accurately.
Ability to meet strict timelines.
Skill in Excel and accounting software.
Skill in account balancing.
Skill using 10-key.

Nice To Haves

preferably in the healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Monitor and verify proper coding for expenditures to comply with funding and reporting requirements, and standard accounting procedures.
Construct and review routine spreadsheet applications for internal accounting purposes.
Assist with analyzing, reconciling, balancing, and maintaining accounting records.
Perform accounts receivable and payables when required.
Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliations monthly upon Finance Controller designation.
Assist in the preparation of required journal entries during month-end and year-end closings.
Assist in providing inventory control of supplies and equipment including fixed asset ledgers.
Maintain the Fixed Assets and associated depreciation schedules as a part of month end.
Support month-end and year-end close process.
Assist with the annual financial statement audit.
Assist in preparing the annual budget. Monitor budget(s), expenditures, and expenditure variances.
Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records.
Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.