Senior Accountant - Memorial Health Care Center
Owosso, MI 48867
About the Job
JOB SUMMARY
Provides general assistance to the accounting department through account analysis, monthly journal entries, preparation of various subsidiaries financial statements, pulling documents for tax returns, Joint Venture preparations for month end close and finance reports, assist in Meadows accounting, value analysis on new equipment and services, leases, research accounting, accounting research projects and assist with the budget process. As well as other duties to support and maintain quality in the activities of the accounting department as well as uphold the mission and values established by MHC.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reconciles, prepares and enters journal entries for subsidiaries of the hospital, as assigned.
- Produces financial statements for the subsidiaries in a timely manner.
- Answers inquiries regarding subsidiary financial statements.
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with all information obtained.
- Maintains quality in all tasks assigned.
- Completes all tasks within specified deadlines.
- Must be able to work with a flexible work schedule when needed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards and the code of ethical behavior.
- Assist with Budget process and help update reports for the executive meetings.
- Prepares 990 tax return workbooks and compiles partnership tax return supporting documents.
- Understanding, performing GL entries, reconciliations, and keep up on the lease standard guidelines.
- Value Analysis of new equipment or services within the organization.
- Prepares Meadows journal entries and works closely with Director of the Meadows.
- Periodic reconciliation of key general ledger accounts at the request of the Director of Finance.
- Provides assistance to research department for financial tracking.
- Performs accounting research projects as assigned.
- Provides assistance in accounting areas as needed.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.
- Performs other related duties as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree with major in Business Administration with accounting and computer orientation required.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience with automatic general ledger, spreadsheets, power point, and word processing applications required.
Job Knowledge
- Understanding and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, IRS guidelines, healthcare finance issues, supervisory requirements, effective communication techniques both written and verbal, stress management and skills for dealing with complex issues.
- Knowledgeable and strong in oral and written communication.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in an effective and timely manner.
- Ability to articulate and demonstrate commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES/MOTOR SKILLS
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to place and retrieve information in and from file cabinets.
- Ability to utilize phone system, computer system, copier/fax/scanner system.
- Able to travel independently throughout all Memorial Healthcare facilities.
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ABILITIES
- Proficiency using modern office, computer and telephone equipmentas used by Memorial Healthcare.
- Ability to access, create, send and retrieve data from all systems.
- Ability to operate a ten key calculator.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES
- Ability to adapt and maintain focus in fast paced, quickly changing or stressful situations.
- Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents including, but not limited to policies, operating instructions, white papers, regulations, rules and laws.
- Ability to effectively problem solve.
- Ability to develop and communicate effective proposals.
- Ability to comprehend basic statistics and financial documents for purposes of preparing and analyzing departmental budgets.
ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to read, survey information, and other documentation received in the course of performing duties.
- Ability to communicate with employees and to answer and process questions.
- Ability to maintain self-control.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Ability to interact with co-workers, hospital staff, administration, patients, physicians, the public and all internal and external customers in a professional and effective, courteous and tactful manner, at all times, physically, verbally and in all written and electronic communication.
- Required to remain calm when adversity is encountered.
- Open, honest, and tactful communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team member in all activities.
- Positive, cooperative and motivated attitude.