Purpose/Description-
The Staff Accountant supports the AP Specialist and Controller in carrying out the monthly accounting close. Supports other routine and ad hoc functions for Coquille Valley Hospital. This individual should utilize his/her strong accounting, technical and communication skills, and leverage a positive attitude and team approach to contribute to the department's productivity, spirit and future. The position requires the desire and ability to grow and cross-train within the organization. The staff accountant/ compliance contact must be proficient in a variety of technical areas, including balance sheet and income statement analyses and have the ability to cooperate and partner with other functional areas of the hospital (i.e. budgeting and operations).
This position supports institutional collaborative decision making processes, and the mission, vision, and core values of Coquille Valley Hospital.
Education and Experience-
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- 2+ year of experience. Working knowledge of current US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles either through academic program or experience.
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. MS Access and other software package knowledge is a plus.
- Advanced working knowledge in Great Plains
- Experience working in a healthcare environment with cross-function in compliance preferred
Experience:
- Assist the accounting staff in preparing and uploading journal entries and updating electronic worksheet supporting detail. Release monthly recurring journal entries and maintain related supporting documentation.
- Support the monthly close of the general ledger utilizing the Microsoft Dynamics GP general ledger system.
- Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll through the UKG Kronos system.
- Assist with the reconciliation of inter-hospital receivables and payables and the creation of monthly invoices.
- Assist the accounting staff with P&L and Balance Sheet account analyses.
- Communicate with hospital administration and other departments to obtain the necessary information to electronically prepare and distribute financial information and account analysis support.
- Assist with the reconciliation of bank statements to the general ledger.
- Reconcile the daily cash sheet register to the general fund and coordinate adjustments with the cashier department personnel.
- Work with hospital administration and other departments to respond to inquiries regarding financial reports.
- Support fiscal year-end audit and assist with special projects as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
