The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Manages and directs the operations of the General Accounting department including employee work scheduling, staffing and other personnel activities; applies hospital policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local statues or regulations governing general accounting practices to insure accurate and effective service.
Insures that hospital policies and procedures are interpreted and applied correctly. Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures as necessary to improve area operations. Provides technical support regarding the implementation of tax regulations, generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting requirements to the VP, Directors, and Senior Managers of Financial Reporting, to controllers of subsidiaries, affiliates, joint ventures and other members of management.
Supervises the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with UMMS procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Reviews and supervises the maintenance of the general ledger of accounts. Reviews the reconciliation of and interfaces between Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Payroll subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
Reviews daily cash analysis preparation; communicates with the bank and with the various UMMS finance departments to record present and project future cash activity.
Assures the accurate and timely preparation of various federal and state tax filings.
Oversees billing and collecting for miscellaneous receivables, assuring accuracy and reimbursement, regarding such items as, salary reimbursements from UMAB, Materials Management activity, campus contract with UMAB and other activity with affiliates.
Co-ordinates the annual external audit and ensures that all information is available and completed on a timely basis.
Maintains and disseminates financial management reports.
Manages and directs a staff of CPA's, accountants and accounting support staff in accordance with departmental and UMMS personnel policies and procedures.
Performs individual performance evaluations and recommends and/or initiates disciplinary actions, as needed. Establishes clear and concise work procedures and expectations, assessing performance levels by monitoring results and providing positive and constructive feedback.
Assures timely and accurate completion of work by monitoring daily work activities.
Trains staff on new accounting practices, provides guidance on technical and reporting issues and otherwise promotes staff professional development.
Prepares, administers and assists the VP, Directors, and Senior Managers of Financial Reporting with the development of the department operating budget. Identifies cost saving strategies related to administrative or operating expenses. Assists in coordinating the reduction of operating expenses while increasing productivity and trying to maintain positive staff morale.
Communicates regularly with various finance personnel to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.
Keeps abreast of current regulatory (federal, state and TJC) information/guidelines in the finance and healthcare fields as well as new, related UMMS policies. Communicates relevant changes and/or protocol and procedural revisions to staff. Implements appropriate department operational changes to ensure compliance.
Company Description The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state's future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System's anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance or equivalent is required. CPA is required.
Five years progressively responsible professional accounting experience, or equivalent, is required. In addition, two years supervisory/management experience is required
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
