Staff Accountant

Overview

Supports the financial operations of Hamilton Healthcare System
by preparing consolidated internal and external financial statements, performing general
ledger reconciliations, and analyzing financial information in accordance with Critical
Access Hospital (CAH) standards and regulatory requirements. Responsible for assisting
with monthly and annual budget preparation, financial close processes, and maintenance
of accurate accounting records.

• Education: College Graduate (Bachelor) or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Personal job-related skills: Operation of ten-key adding machine/calculator. Familiar
  with operating personal computers and general clerical duties. Strong Excel skills required. Database skills (i.e., SQL) highly preferred.
  
  Experience with Multiview
  accounting software and Cerner systems preferred.
• Licensure, registry or certification: None Required.
• Prior
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Experience in accounting, preferably in a healthcare or
  medical setting. Experience in a Critical Access Hospital environment preferred.
  Experience with Multiview and Cerner strongly preferred.
• Technical Training:None Required.
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting and standing. Some bending, stooping and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 20 pounds. The ability to comprehend and follow routine written or verbal instructions.

• Performs mid-level general ledger reconciliations; verifies accuracy of data; identifies, researches, and corrects errors made by internal and external personnel in accordance with CAH accounting standards.
• Analyzes and verifies financial information by creating spreadsheet and system-based reports.
• Supports timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end close processes, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts.
• Reviews existing procedures and recommends improvements to support best-practice accounting processes, internal controls, and CAH compliance.
• Maintains and updates records and reports on profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets in compliance with federal and state regulations and CAH cost-reporting guidelines.
• Prepares special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

• Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
• Adheres to Hamilton Healthcare System’s Behavioral Standards.
• Emulates the customer service expectations for Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Abides by the Hamilton Healthcare System Personnel Policy and Employee Handbook.
  Performs all other duties as assigned.