Staff Accountant

UHS•Sacramento, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Staff Accountant. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you! Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems. POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Accountant is responsible for the accurate processing of all payroll functions, accounts payable functions, and month end journal entries for the facility. This position may also provide support to Human Resources.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
A minimum of two (2) years of accounts payable/payroll experience, preferably in a health care setting
Working knowledge of personal computers, payroll/accounts payable systems, MS Office or any combination of education, training or experience in a business office environment

Nice To Haves

May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours

Responsibilities

Ensure the accurate processing of all employee payroll-related functions
Process bi-weekly payroll in an accurate and timely fashion
Receive time sheets from departments, audit for accuracy, and input time into the payroll system
Maintain accurate records of all holiday, vacation and sick time (PTOs) to determine if time off has been earned
Verify payroll reports prior to the run of the bi-weekly payroll run
Print bi-weekly payroll checks and audit for accuracy prior to distribution
Prepare all payroll tax deposits each month
Respond quickly to all payroll-related problems
Maintain accounts payable system to ensure that all vendors are paid in accordance with the terms stated on invoices
Ensure the accurate processing of accounts payables for the facility
Ensure that all accounts payables are processed within Corporate and facility guidelines
Interact with Corporate Accounts Payable as required
Code accounts payable and input into computer
Complete and print monthly reports for controller when necessary
Review all purchase orders for appropriate signatures, and process in a timely fashion
Match all invoices with their respective purchase orders and receiving reports, ensuring that all invoices are received and the calculated amounts are current
Ensure invoices are entered in an appropriate journal and/or on the Accounts Payable System
Reconcile vendor statements
Balance accounts payable check register and print cash disbursement when checks are printed or manual checks are entered
Maintain organized and methodical filing system on all accounts payable documentation
Prepare appropriate accounts payable reports on a timely basis and as requested
Ensure the confidentiality of employee records, and utilize good judgment in maintaining all employee information
Complete a variety of clerical projects as assigned
Adhere to facility, department, corporate and standard policies and procedures
Attend all mandatory facility inservices and staff development activities as scheduled
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information
Ensure up-to-date personnel file
Complete all duties/tasks as may be assigned