Staff Accountant

Central Ozarks Medical Center•Richland, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality health care in Central Missouri since 1979. Central Ozarks Medical Center’s staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities. COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high quality healthcare regardless of insurance status. Our Mission COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal. Our Values At COMC, we use the following strategically anchored values to guide all our actions: Selfless Service: We lead by example Approachable: We communicate openly Resilient: We enable and Inspire Passionate: We promote community Responsive: We take action Resourceful: We collaborate

Requirements

Associates Degree in Accounting/Business required
at least 4 years of professional experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
Experience with accounting in a healthcare organization is preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively present information to top management.
High level of communication proficiency.
Ability to work with accounting concepts such as income and expense statements, budgets, and controls on cash such as into and out of COMC for deposit to the bank.
Financial management.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Outgoing personality with strong phone etiquette skills, outstanding customer service skills.
Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.
Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management.
Problem solving.
Decision making.
Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required.
Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

at least 4 years of professional experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Experience with accounting in a healthcare organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and enter general ledger journal entries into accounting software.
Record vendor transactions paid through electronic funds transfers.
Complete monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts as assigned.
Provide support with year-end close by preparing adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and analysis as needed.
Assist with annual audit by preparing financial documentation as assigned.
Assist with annual operating budgeting by preparing analysis of general ledger accounts.
Prepare analysis of assigned expense accounts as assigned by the Controller.
Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports.
Support grants management by ensuring proper grant tracking and accounting.
Perform vendor background checks.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Support the Controller/CFO with special projects and workflow processes improvements.
Other duties as assigned.