Staff Accountant

Bassett Healthcare Network•Village of Cooperstown, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting duties related to the maintenance and accuracy of the detailed accounts of the hospital with an emphasis on applying generally accepted accounting standards and principles to maintain the integrity of hospital funds. The role is within an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to making a difference in the health of patients and communities.

Requirements

2 year / Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Accountability
Accounting
Analysis & Evaluation
Attention to Detail
Auditing
Budgeting
Critical Thinking
Data Management
Time Management

Nice To Haves

3 Years / Hospital Accounting, Finance or related work experience.

Responsibilities

Applies generally accepted accounting standards and principles to accounting procedures as required to maintain the accurate detailed accounts of the hospital.
Enters various accounting entries which update the general ledger monthly within the guidelines established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
Updates and maintains a variety of financial sub-ledgers and accounts.
Ensures that appropriate accounting controls as outlined in the policies and procedures associated with each accounting function are maintained throughout the accounting system.
Provides contract maintenance and billing for various programs.
Performs monthly accounting procedures as required.
Keeps an up-to-date file with all transactions associated with various contracts.
Reconciles accounts on the general ledger to the detail as noted by leadership between set periods of the month.
Prepares and ensures payments of the state sales tax for entities.
Prepares the state tax payment forms.
Ensures that all areas responsible for collecting sales tax are appropriately doing so.
Prepares Insurance data for appropriate timely payment and account distributions.
Schedules insurance payment dates taking into consideration cash flow needs and vendor payment terms.
Ensures that the prepaid insurance account is in balance and the appropriate insurance expense has been distributed each month to the correct accounts as demonstrated by the timely submission of the monthly prepaid account reconciliation.
Prepares year-end work papers for various financial audits and addresses questions posed by the auditors during those audits.
Answers all questions posed by the external auditors in a timely and knowledgeable manner.
Provides accurate and timely preparation of various financial data.
Collects and tracks rent payments, and damage deposits for payroll.
Reviews various general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate accounting for and reconciles the detail to the general ledger.
Performs other duties as requested and observed by director.