Staff Accountant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant assists the Controller in accounting functions at the hospital. The Staff Accountant's role is to prepare general ledger journal entries, assist in month-end closing; maintain subsidiary ledgers (accounts payable and materials management); and analyze accounting data and prepare reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:
A. Prepares all periodic financial reports and ensures accuracy and timely filing.
B. Demonstrates an understanding of cost allocation by effectively allocating costs among predefined departments.
C. Assists the Controller with:
1. Month-end processes
2. Year-end audit
3. The development and implementation of new procedures to improve the quality and quantity of work processed
4. General ledger account reconciliation
D. Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required. Participates in professional development activities. Serves on committees as requested.
E. Performs duties in accordance with EMH Standards of Conduct and Mission Statement.
F. Performs related work as required and other duties (similar physical requirements and OSHA risk level) as assigned.
Requirements
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education: Associates degree in Accounting or Business Administration; Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, preferred.
B. Experience: 1 - 2 years accounting experience in an office setting preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
A. Accounting-demonstrates a working knowledge of accounting principles and systems, and cost allocation systems; maintains knowledge of, and acts in accordance with, current EMH policies and procedures.
B. Problem solving-identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
C. Interpersonal skills-maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things; maintains friendly and supportive relationships with coworkers; talks through problems to keep channels of communication open and maintain a high level of trust; realizes the importance of, and practices, good customer service; and able to communicate effectively with people of varying cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, languages, and educational levels.
D. Oral communication-speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills.
E. Written communication-edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and
interpret written information.
F. Planning/organizing-prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently
G. Quality control-understands the importance of compliance standards and pays close attention to accuracy and detail when performing duties; demonstrates a working knowledge of how grant requirements and federal/state laws impact the day-to-day operations of EMH's Accounts Payable Department.
H. Adaptability-adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
I. Dependability-consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
J. Safety and security-actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
K. Computer & Math-proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; accurately calculates and interprets math and statistics.