SENIOR ACCOUNTANT -B FINANCE

North Oaks Health System   Hammond, LA   Full-time     Accounting
Posted on November 30, 2021

Status:  Full Time

Shift:     8:00-5:00

Exempt: Yes 

 

Other information:

Education:
Bchelor's or Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
Master’s degree in Business related field may substitute for Bachelor’s degree.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CPA is preferred

Experience/Skills:
One (1) year of accounting experience required.
Must possess a strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Should be able to analyze financial information.Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to discuss financial informationwith various levels of management as well as members of administration. Should be able to manage work assignments to meet deadlines.Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Should be detail-oriented.

Physical Demands:

StrengthLight
Sit: Constantly
Stand: Occasionally
Walk: Occasionally
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally


Responsibilities:

System Competencies:
Adheres to Legal Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
Adheres to Patient Privacy regulations.Follow all Policy and Procedures.
Upholds the mission, vision, values and standards of behavior.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Competencies:
Supports the department during the annual external audit process.
Prepares journal entries.
Must have knowledge of calculator by touch, Microsoft Office programs (particularly Excel), and basic math skills.

Essential Job Functions/Competency:
Performs accounting functions, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis for North Oaks Health System.

Job Duties:
Prepare and post journal entries
Maintains summary of paid reimbursement percentage by payo
Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable deadlines
Analyze financial statements for inaccuracies and propose corrections
Able to participate in cost report preparation
Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts while correcting variances
Participate in annual external audits
Participate in cost report audits
Participate in budget preparation
Participate in service line and cost accounting analyses
Stand in as backup personnel in accounts payable and payroll
Assist in management of the treasury
Prepares and distributes
Medicare annual reimbursement rate schedules
Submits reimbursement updates for contracts management system
Participates in the development, implantation and monitoring of managed care contracts
Complete other regulatory reporting requirements·
Other duties as assigned