Accountant, Marshall Medical Centers Finance Building - Guntersville

Responsibilities

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

Under the general supervision of the Controller, performs a variety of decision support services and evaluations of accounting and financial activities of the Medical Centers. The following statements reflect the general duties of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

Some of the many skills performed

• Ability to assist with decision support functions.
• Numerical ability to calculate by formula and prepare statistical data, reports, and analyses as required.
• Ability to build and maintain various ad hoc reports in accounting system.
• Ability to perform all general accounting functions to accurately record financial transactions of the Medical Centers.
• Ability to complete complex bank reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare detailed analysis of accounts and processes to ensure the accuracy of all accounting work performed in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Ability to solve issues effectively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to assume responsibility of special projects as assigned.
• Ability to maintain record keeping and filing system in accordance with departmental standards.
• Attend and participate in administrative and other meetings as required.
• Verbal ability to communicate courteously to public in answering telephone, responding appropriately, or directing calls to others as necessary.
• Ability to address complaints regarding the accounting and financial operations of the Medical Centers.
• Ability to provide internal audit functions for all areas of the organization.

Ability to work proficiently in Excel and other data analytical programs

EDUCATION:

BS Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; advanced accounting experience may be considered in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE:

At least five years of experience in accounting; experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.