HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: CFO

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for preparation and processing of general journal entries and general ledger reports for the hospital. Supervise the overall accounts payable process for the organization. Perform utilization and cost studies for various departments. Prepare audit work papers as assigned. Perform other accounting and reporting projects as assigned.

ROLE DESCRIPTION: The Accountant is responsible for reconciliation of general ledger accounts, managing of assets purchased, the financial records of Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. She/he is a support system to managers. This position is unique in that the Accountant has the ability to assist managers in all areas of their financials including how all revenue and expenses are posted to their department. Customer service skills are important as she/he deals with all hospital departments and third party consultants. Work performed on the audit, budget, and Medicare cost report is imperative in maintaining the hospital’s licensure and financial well-being. The facility relies on accurate financial information so it can make fiscally responsible decisions on how best to provide the needed services to the patients and communities it serves.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Minimum of Associate of Arts Degree with emphasis in accounting. Bachelors degree in accounting preferred. Significant accounting experience may be substituted for education requirements.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year accounting experience preferred. Additional consideration will be given for healthcare accounting experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Attentiveness to details. Ability to work with deadlines. Willingness to work in/with team-oriented environment. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Multiview, and Adobe Acrobat preferred. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an effective manner.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE DEMANDS:

Sitting to complete various tasks, including computer projects, approximately six (6) to nine (9) hours per day. Able to transport self throughout building to deliver or gather information. Able to communicate in fluent English. Ability to use computer, telephone, calculator and other office equipment, with correction.

WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT:

Free from hazardous working conditions. Pleasant office environment. Computer and ten-key skills required. Operation of other office equipment including automated check signature machine, and copier/scanner are also necessary.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists department managers with questions regarding budget, financial statements, and other finance related questions.
• Prepares adjusting journal entries to close the general ledger each month for the hospital. Entries to be approved by CFO prior to entry in the system. Prepares monthly financial statement and Board packets for distribution to manager and the Board.
• Processes checks for payment of capital equipment purchases and lease payments. All capital equipment payments must have purchase orders approved by CEO, CFO, CNO.
• Transfers funds between the bank accounts as required with completed authorization.
• Prepares work papers for the annual audit and cost report as assigned by the CFO.
• Maintains accounting for fixed assets and disbursements.
• Assists CFO with the annual budget preparation.
• Supervises overall accounts payable process.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Employee appearance is clean, neat, and appropriate to role. Name tag identification worn consistently.

· Employee treats all customers (internal and external) with respect and courtesy.

· Employee maintains strict confidentiality of all work information.

· Employee reports to work on time, completes shift, all assigned work is completed.

· Employee uses supplies/materials appropriately and conservatively.

· All documentation requirements are completed, including time and attendance records.

· Employee uses time wisely, break time is used appropriately.

· Employee understand department specific Performance Improvement (QI) plan and participates in projects as requested by manager.

· Employee understands department specific compliance activities and participates in compliance monitoring as requested by manager.

· Employee supports in word and deed the Mission, Vision, and Values of BVRMC.

· Employee attends and participates in all required in-services and mandatory meetings.

· Employee meets all competency requirements of position.

· Employee consistently follows department and HCMH policy and procedure in performance of all job tasks.

· Employee cooperates with and participates in orientation of new staff as needed.

· Employee treats co-workers and other HCMH teammates with respect and courtesy. Employee has good working relationship with others in own department and other departments.

· Employee reports concerns using appropriate chain of command.

· Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in a changing environment.

· Special projects as assigned by department manager/director.

· Employee performs all job tasks using safe behaviors consistent with department and organizational safety standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Learn and utilize word processing, spreadsheet and data base management software on a personal computer.

· Learn and utilize hospital software.