Under the immediate supervision of the Accounting Manager, is responsible for for assisting the Accounting Manager in all aspects of preparing monthly financial statements, cost reports, audits, and surveys for all entities. The Senior Staff Accountant will monitor and insure accurate cash controls for all cash submitted to Finance; as well as provide assistance and support for the Staff Accountant and payroll clerk positions.

Accounting projects:

• Backup to both AP and payroll - Serves on committees and attends meetings as requested - Responsible for the processing of payroll taxes, direct deposit, and pension contributions in a timely manner, insuring compliance with regulated time requirements

• Indirect supervision of Accountant, insuring accurate and timely processing of payroll; assisting as necessary

• Responsible for coordination and completion of annual W2 and 1099 reporting

• Assists with the preparation of the annual budget


Ad Hoc Reports:

• Prepare and distribute completed financials for mailing; MAR's report, GL Detail, MM Auto Trans

• Accurate preparation and timely submission of the NHHA Databank monthly report

• Review of 941's prior to filing

• Assist with the preparation of all audits; Interim, Annual, Worker's Compensation, etc.

• Assist with the completion of all annual reports; 990, 5500, Cost Report, etc.

• Maximize data analysis and reporting and complete ad hoc analysis as requested; developing tools, metrics, and reporting methods

Account Reconciliations/Bank deposits:

• Reconcile Payroll and Operating Account bank statements

• General oversight of Net Asset Reconciliations in support of Philanthropy

Primary Assist to the Accounting Manager for all General Ledger inquiries:

• Heavy involvement with month-end close for all entities; reconciliation and posting of Hospital revenue, reconciliation and posting of Physician Practice revenue, compilation of statistics, contractual allowance calculations, month-end journal entries, as well as schedules

• Completion of monthly financials in a timely and accurate manner

• Ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts, reconciling and adjusting balances on a monthly basis

Organizational Expectations:

• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

• HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

• Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

• Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

• Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress

• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

• Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business preferred

Experience: Minimum three to five years of experience, preferably in healthcare. Knowledge of general accounting procedures