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About The Position

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information in writing and verbally to a wide audience with a variety of base understanding.
• Ability to work rapidly and effectively in pressure situations, including month-end and year-end close deadlines.
• Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem-solving to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal communication and listening.
• Demonstrated computer keyboarding and data entry ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage an array of tasks simultaneously despite multiple interruptions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work tasks in order to meet recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, preferred
• Experience preparing general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries
• Knowledge of Medicare Cost Report preparation and Critical Access Hospital/Rural Health Clinic cost-based reimbursement
• Experience supporting financial statements or regulatory audits
• Experience with accounting or ERP software systems
• In lieu of associate degree, candidates may be considered with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts routine and recurring journal entries in accordance with GAAP and organizational policy.
• Performs monthly balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close processes, including accrual entries and account analysis.
• Assists in the preparation of the Medicare Cost Report and supporting workpapers.
• Prepares schedules and gathers documentation to support internal and external financial statement audits, regulatory audits, and other agency reviews.
• Maintains accurate and organized accounting records, files, and supporting documentation in compliance with record retention policies.
• Assists with accounts payable and payroll functions as needed.
• Reconciles bank statements and other cash accounts on a routine basis.
• Assists with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Assists with budget preparation and variance analysis as requested.
• Maintains working knowledge of Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic cost-based reimbursement principles.
• Communicate with department managers and outside vendors to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial and patient information in accordance with organizational policy and HIPAA.
• Complies with internal controls and recommend process improvements to strengthen the accuracy and efficiency of accounting operations.
• Assists the Fiscal team with special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation time in the amount of .076923 vacation hours per hour worked.
• Accrued sick leave at an accrual of .04615 per hour
• Life insurance
• Profit-sharing plan
• Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance plans
• 403(b) deferred compensation plan
• 457 deferred compensation plan