System Accountant Senior - FR -- Accounting & Fin Reporting -- General Hospital

CAMC Health System•Charleston, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to prepare and maintain records of financial transactions. Analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports, including detailed accounting analyses and reconciliations, trial balances, financial statements, and presentations. Establishes, interprets, and analyzes complex accounting records and financial statements, which may include general accounting, costing, or budget data. May specialize in functional areas such as grants accounting, restricted fund accounting, revenue cycle, or accounts payable. Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting records for management, assists specialists in coaching employees, and provides high-quality support to all levels of management. The position is in Accounting & Financial Reporting at General Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. It is a regular, full-time position with a day schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
At least 2 years of accounting operations or financial reporting experience, preferably in healthcare.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP and taxation practices.
Strong understanding of internal control practices.
Demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing competency validation for assigned tasks and duties.
Maintain and document all applicable required education.
No certification, competency, or license is required.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare accounting or financial reporting experience.
A master's degree in Accounting or a related field, or a CPA, may qualify for the stated experience substitution.
A bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5 years of experience, including at least 2 years in the Accounting Financial Reporting Department at CAMC, may qualify for the stated substitution.

Responsibilities

Remain knowledgeable about internal and external transactions and events that may affect financial reporting for assigned companies or duties.
Apply GAAP, applicable tax and regulatory requirements, and accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures when classifying and recording transactions; establish and maintain procedures, techniques, and standard practices.
Accumulate, audit, process, and maintain detailed accounting records for assigned subsidiary ledgers, accounts, or entities; resolve discrepancies and explain the purpose, content, and accuracy of assigned records.
Prepare financial transactions, analyses, statements, reports, and tax forms or returns, and resolve discrepancies within internal and external deadlines.
Compile data and reports for financial reporting, projections, forecasts, and comparisons.
Compile accounting information for audits and respond to internal or external audit inquiries within required timelines.
Communicate tactfully and effectively with managers and diverse customer groups through oral and written communications.
Complete assigned special projects and balance multiple projects with day-to-day work requirements.
Operate and evaluate computer applications, tools, and interfaces used to record, store, analyze, and report information; evaluate, implement, and train coworkers in technology adoption and integration.
Make progress on assigned Accountant Rotation competencies.
Monitor and proactively reorganize processes to ensure appropriate accounting controls.
Collaborate with Accountant Specialists, the Accountant Coordinator, and AFR management to support employee engagement through coaching and mentoring.
Contribute to departmental and organizational goals and represent the department, Finance, or the system at relevant meetings and events.
Develop educational materials and provide finance training to non-financial employees, individually or in groups.
Maintain and document required education; provide positive customer service and coworker relations; comply with attendance, scheduling, and departmental policies; participate in continuous quality improvement; work cost-effectively and in alignment with organizational goals; and perform related duties as assigned.