Sr. Accountant - Columbus, GA - $54,000 - $86,300

Sr. Accountant

Columbus, GA

$54,000 - $86,300

Job Description

At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. We know that our healthcare professionals deserve a safe working environment, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of St. Francis is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today. Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organization. Prepares general ledger entries in conjunction with monthly closing processes and reconciles general ledger accounts. Develops analytical/departmental reports as required or requested. Assists with the development and administration of the organization's annual budget. Serves as an interdepartmental liaison. Works with internal and external auditors to prepare for and facilitate audits. Ensures departmental and organizational compliance with current accounting standards, hospital policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Compiles financial data for corporate tax reporting to comply with federal and state reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

·        Financial Record Keeping:

·        Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records specific to healthcare transactions.

·        Record and categorize healthcare-related financial transactions, such as patient billing, insurance reimbursements, and vendor payments.

·        Budgeting and Forecasting:

·        Collaborate with healthcare management to develop and monitor budgets for various departments.

·        Provide financial forecasts considering healthcare industry trends, patient volumes, and regulatory changes.

·        Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement:

·        Oversee billing processes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of claims to insurance providers.

·        Monitor reimbursement activities, identifying discrepancies and addressing them to maximize revenue.

·        Compliance:

·        Ensure compliance with healthcare industry regulations, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

·        Stay informed about changes in healthcare laws and regulations affecting financial practices.

·        Cost Accounting:

·        Implement and maintain cost accounting systems to track and analyze healthcare-related costs.

·        Work with department heads to analyze and control expenses while maintaining quality patient care.

·        Financial Reporting in Healthcare:

·        Prepare specialized financial statements for healthcare organizations.

·        Generate reports for management, healthcare boards, and regulatory bodies.

·        Audit Support:

·        Coordinate and support internal and external audits specific to healthcare compliance.

·        Provide necessary documentation and explanations during audits.

·        Healthcare Grant Management:

·        Manage financial aspects of grants, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

·        Track and report on the financial impact of grants on healthcare operations.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree-Required

·        Graduate of Bachelor's Program in Accounting-Required

Required Skills

·        Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. A minimum of 5 years of experience as an accountant or similar role in healthcare. 

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Senior Accountant - USA, Oklahoma City - $70,000 - $90,000

Senior Accountant

USA, Oklahoma City

$70,000 - $90,000

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will be a high-energy self-starter who operates with a strong sense of urgency in getting things done and motivating others to do the same. This includes routine monthly, quarterly, and annual activities relating to consolidations and financial reporting, external and internal audit coordination, technical accounting research, and implementation of new accounting standards. It also includes special projects like system improvements, acquisition integration, and implementation of opportunities for efficiencies within the accounting and finance functions.

Responsibilities

·        Ensure consistent and timely preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

·        Coordinate responses to data requests from internal and external parties.

·        Take responsibility for certain aspects of the Company’s internal controls environment and ensure the design, documentation, and operation of controls sufficiently mitigates identified risks and meets Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

·        Provide technical expertise and leadership on the treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards, and compliance with US GAAP.

·        Establish and document consistent accounting policies and procedures.

·        Maintain productive working relationships with site finance leaders, operational management, external auditors, tax professionals, and others.

·        Maintain consistent Meet high standards of the accounting function across all locations and hold the team accountable to those standards.

·        Coach and develops team members to give them opportunities for success and advancement.

·        Analyze key financial metrics, including balance sheet analysis and profitability reporting by project, customer, and segment.

Skills

·        Operates with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

·        Laser-focused attention to timeliness of assignments and quality of work product

·        Thrives in environments of growth and change

·        Develops productive relationships with team members outside the accounting function

·        Demonstrated success identifying and implementing opportunities for change and improvement

·        Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

·        Able to articulate ideas with confidence

·        Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve efficiency

·        Expert in effectively handling and prioritizing tasks

·        Task and goal-oriented with a strong focus on results

·        Able to analyze, organize, summarize, and articulate complex financial information

·        Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used in finance and accounting functions, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office 365 products

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

·        Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

·        CPA or CMA required

·        4+ years of experience in accounting and finance

·        Public accounting experience preferred

·        Experience in the construction industry preferred

·        Experience with publicly traded companies preferred

·        Regular physical presence in the office is required.

·        Able to work overtime when necessary