Financial Analyst

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: Participates in general accounting and financial reporting services of the Region and its affiliates. Month End close and reconciliation. Assists with completion of all required work papers for annual audit. May assist in the preparation of tax and government reporting.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or four years of experience in accounting will substitute for degree.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CPA and/or MBA preferred.

SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of electronic data processing systems
• Proficiency in electronic spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing programs
• Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Proactive, articulate, effective and positive communications skills are required.

EXPERIENCE: At least four years accounting, including:
Financial statement (along with financial indicators) preparation; GL Month End processes; account variance analysis, audit preparation; joint ventures, partnership and consolidation accounting; tax reporting experience; reimbursement exposure/experience helpful; experience in financial management of physician practices helpful. Five years experience in an acute health care setting preferred.

Responsible to: Accounting Manager and/or Controller

No contact with any body fluids. Office environment with many and conflicting deadlines. Must be able to maintain composure and manage multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extensive keyboard data entry using sound ergonomic principles. Requires knowledge of general safety standards.