Accountant III

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:
The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 80

Shift: Day Shift

Minimum: $72,708.00 USD

Maximum: $98,370.00 USD

(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job in a full-time 40 hour per week position)

Department:

Job Description: Accountant III Under direction from management and using independent judgement, performs advanced and specialized accounting projects and assignments. Responsible for general accounting functions including, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, maintaining fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, online banking maintenance, transactions, and reconciliations, assisting with monthly closing, account analysis, and supporting management in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.

The Accountant III is responsible for performing accounting tasks in a timely and accurate manner with minimal oversight.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction from management and using independent judgement, performs advanced and specialized accounting projects and assignments. Responsible for general accounting functions including, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, maintaining fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, online banking maintenance, transactions, and reconciliations, assisting with monthly closing, account analysis, and supporting management in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department. The Accountant III is responsible for performing accounting tasks in a timely and accurate manner with minimal oversight.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Records, tracks and monitors fixed assets, depreciation, and amortization schedules.
• Creates, maintains, and updates contracts in the accounting ERP system
• Monitors and maintains online banking and cash flow reporting, records miscellaneous cash transactions and reconciles bank accounts
• Monitors credit cards and expense reports
• Performs monthly close process functions including preparation of monthly journal entries and analysis of budget variances
• Responsible for general ledger activity including processing, posting, and reconciling cash, investment, equity, liabilities, grants, and intercompany accounts; identifying potential issues and using accounting knowledge to find GAAP compliant resolutions
• Handles all aspects of escheatment/unclaimed property and 1099 reporting
• Assists with financial, inventory, and other audits as assigned
• Applies advanced accounting techniques to evaluate existing procedures and recommends methods for reducing time and cost of accounting operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Accounting Manager and Controller
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Conducts special analysis and projects, as assigned, and prepares reports detailing findings for Controller/CFO/CEO review.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, must be a quick learner, and will be comfortable working in accounting systems.
• This detail-oriented individual must be comfortable working with auditors and will coordinate internal and external audit requests.
• Must be able to establish effective working relationships with senior management and staff at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to work and interact in cross-functional relationships.
• Excel knowledge is required, as this position will work with complex Excel spreadsheets daily.
• The candidate is expected to hit the ground running to assist with monthly closing, reporting and audit requests.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in journal entry preparation, account analysis and variance analysis.
• Must work well under pressure and be able to manage tight deadlines.
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Associate’s degree required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience in a hospital setting or in a medium to large business

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation:
None

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