Financial Coordinator

SUMMARY

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this job position is to assist in the day-to-day accounting functions of the facility in accordance with current acceptable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to nursing facility operations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, Director of Finance, or Accountant.

• Assist in implementing the day-to-day functions of the accounting department.
• Implement written policies and procedures that govern the accounting functions of the facility.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Forward invoices to appropriate department personnel for approval for payment.
• Communicate with supplier/vendors concerning errors or questions on invoices.
• Maintain a file of copies of all charge slips, debits, credits, etc., issued to each resident.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivables. Report delinquent accounts to the Accountant/Director of Finance/Administrator.
• Assist in balancing accounts receivable by running tapes, verifying computer printouts, etc.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements to include preparing monthly balance sheet, income and expense reports, etc., as required.
• Prepare and mail statements.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Accountant concerning accounting functions.
• Assist in preparing financial and statistical reports as directed.
• Perform functions of computer/data processor as necessary.
• Develop and utilize computer reports and output.
• Follow established resident fund accounting procedures. Provide each resident with a quarterly accounting of his/her funds managed by the facility.
• Perform secretarial functions as necessary or directed.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care field, as well as to maintain a professional status.
• Attend and participate in facility mandatory in‑service training program as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, etc.).
• Request repairs for office equipment as necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Ensure that resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self‑determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high‑school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years experience in bookkeeping or accounting practices.
• Must have experience with Medicaid and Medicare.

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum of feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• EAP