Staff Accountant: 80 Hrs/Per Pay Period

POSITION SUMMARY

A Johnson Memorial Health Services Accountant provides sound accounting knowledge and practices for the healthcare facility. This job reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, the position should promote an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Johnson Memorial Health Services.

Essential Duties

The JMHS accountant will assist with the coordination of various projects related to the department's finance and accounting functions to support the production of accurate, timely financial statements through assisting in preparing monthly financial statements based on general ledger trial/balance, recording monthly standard entries, and recording periodic expense and/or revenue associated with daily operations in accordance with departmental procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Prepares monthly journal entries: records monthly revenue, expense, and balance sheet activities.
• Prepares regular recurring journal entries with supporting documentation and/or schedules, as required, to update the general ledger at the close of a period.
• Reconciles subsidiary system activity and balances and/or business documents to general ledger control accounts in the prescribed format to demonstrate the integrity of the general ledger and to identify any correcting entries needed to properly state ledger balances
• Compiles statements and schedules of a financial and/or statistical nature. (i.e., monthly variance reports, full-time equivalents reports, miscellaneous receivable aging analysis, and daily cash analysis).
• Provide assistance to and communicate with various departments regarding monthly accounting reports and other accounting-related documents/information.
• Assists management in providing acceptable records and support documents to all internal and external auditors and regulatory offices. Maintains various records and files and supports documentation for regulatory or other reporting purposes.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory (federal, state) changes/information/guidelines affecting hospital/LTC/Clinic finance and accounting practice
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer on special assignments as required. Included but not limited to assistance in preparing monthly financial statements and additional ad hoc analysis
• Responsible for Johnson Memorial Health Services fixed asset recording and reporting. This position will act as the facility expert in fixed assets.
• Participate in and/or lead specific projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• 2 to 5 years of accounting experience required
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Attention to detail, computer skills, and accuracy are required
• Seeking a self-starter, motivated, and positive individual
• Knowledge and experience using EPIC EHR (preferred)
• Proficient knowledge and experience using computer applications (Windows, MS Office, Excel) (required)
• Knowledge of external regulations that affect the area of responsibility

Required Licenses

• N/A

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Problem-solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts productive meetings.
• Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others.
• Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Travel

• Minimal travel may be required up to 5%

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending, and moving
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

JHMS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JHMS will ensure that personswith disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department. JMHS is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status