Financial Accountant Lincoln

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Financial Accountant – Outpatient and Pro Active
Job Code: 880008
Immediate Supervisor:
Director of Finance
Status:
Non-Exempt
JOB OVERVIEW

• Maintains financial data necessary to provide accurate and timely information required for management decision making.
• Serves as the financial consultant for the outpatient programs which includes activities such as formulating, interpreting or implementing management policies or programs, providing consultation and advice to management, as well as making or recommending decisions that may have an impact on business operations or finances.
• These duties extend to the Pro Active Medical Fitness Center and related programs.
• Responsible for account balances, reconciliation, and analysis of various general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for the timely filing of the IRS Form 990 for Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Madonna Foundation, and Madonna Inc. as well as the 990T, and the 1120N.
• Must possess technical and professional accounting skills along with analytical and interpretive skills.
• Must be able to carry out defined procedures and duties under specific instructions, as well as be able to complete certain projects that require creative solutions.
• Must be able to communicate with others to gain an understanding of their needs and expected results.
• Must make decisions regarding the necessary information required in the financial reporting process.
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Serve as department liaison for the accounting department with regard to pharmacy and laboratory issues and the pharmacy and laboratory departments. Assume an active role in the development and testing of new pharmacy operating systems or enhancements as they relate to the general ledger.
• Work closely with Pro Active staff to develop procedures and policies with regard to fitness center member software system and monitor compliance with those procedures and policies.
• Develop financial reports for Pro Active, Outpatient, Fit for Work and any associated programs as necessary. Review and analyze financial activity for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Complete the monthly Pro Active and Outpatient Business Metrics reports.
• Coordinate the completion (including timeline) of the information needed to produce the annual IRS Form 990 tax returns for Madonna and affiliates. Monitor schedule changes and proposals that could impact reporting or compliance. Compile, analyze, and file in accordance with published instructions.
• Analyze various accrual accounts and calculate the monthly balance.
• Responsible for the calculation and maintenance of the prepaid insurance and prepaid expense files. Analyze account balance and calculate appropriate monthly amortization amount.
• Responsible for new account and department number assignment and overall responsibility for general ledger account maintenance. This includes the addition, inactivation, or change to any components, attributes, accounts or departments.
• Responsible for maintaining consistency and integrity of Madonna’s financial reporting system, including sub-ledgers to the main accounting system. (Jonas/Compete, IOS, Worthit, HRP, Quick Books, Envi MMIS)
• Assist in the compilation of information for the annual hospital financial audit and related schedule preparation.
• Assist with the compilation and coordination of the hospital annual budget process, including preparation of reports and analysis.
• Serve as backup for duties performed by others in the accounting department.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of departmental and facility policies and procedures. Write and maintain appropriate departmental guidelines and policies as required.
• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries with appropriate documentation for the monthly general ledger…