Accountant - Budget

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $53,900.00 - $74,150.00/Annual

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Location:

Newport News, VA (not eligible for remote work)

The Budget Accountant uses independent judgement and analytical skills in a highly computerized environment with responsibilities for:

• monthly preparation and analysis of estimated contractual adjustments, charity and bad debt
• the preparation and filing of Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports and settlements
• the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets
• Federal/State and Local tax returns
• reporting to the state COPN Regulatory Authority
• cost analysis

The Budget Accountant continuously analyzes the theoretical integrity of accounting functions in the accounting department and makes recommendations or implements solutions based on analysis.

• Complete complex accounting analysis requiring the application of accounting theory independently.
• Monthly preparation and analysis of estimated contractual adjustments, charity and bad debt, the preparation and filing of Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports and settlements with independent judgement.
• Preparation and maintenance of annual budgets, Federal/State and Local tax returns, reporting to the state COPN Regulatory Authority, and cost analysis with independent judgement.
• Interpret and communicate federal and state regulations.
• Manage and assess priorities and deadlines with independent judgement.
• Assess the theoretical integrity of accounting functions performed in the area of responsibility.
• Recommend and implements improvements.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory and taxing agencies, external consultants, auditors, and RHS leadership and administrators.

• Bachelors Degree, Accounting or Finance/Business with concentration in Accounting (Required)
• Masters Degree, Related field (Preferred)

• 1 year Accounting experience with Analysis/Budget/Financial Statements (Required)
• Prior experience in Healthcare Accounting/Finance (Preferred)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - The AICPA (Preferred)

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