Assistant Controller

Job Summary

The Southwest Healthcare Regional office in Temecula, CA is seeking an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for the accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Duties to include but not limited to:

• Assist with budget preparation for assigned department(s).
• Effectively control department costs and prepare for fluctuations and unexpected costs.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities on a regular basis and recommend implementation when necessary.
• Monitor and assist leadership with adjusting FTE levels to achieve budgeted staffing based on volumes, organizational goals, accepted staffing models within the industry, and patient care needs defined by law, physician orders, and/or a standardized nursing workload measurement system.
• Audit processing of daily deposits by cashier.
• Responsible for development, review and revision of departmental written policies and procedures.
• Prepare audit schedules for interim period and fiscal year end on a timely basis as established by the auditors and Corporate Office.
• Assist and review quarterly and annual tax returns, ensuring reports are filed by established deadlines.
• Prepare and update schedules relating to balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, such as depository cash, general checking, and payroll checking bank reconciliations.
• Complete month‑end closing journal entries; write‑off prepaid amounts for current month; book various accruals for A/P, property taxes, payroll liabilities, professional fees, and other miscellaneous accruals.
• Assist Controller with any special projects or tasks as needed.

Education / Training /

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting required.
• Master’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience in a related field required; healthcare care experience preferred.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance with healthcare policies and procedures at all times.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, and to interact well with the public.
• Knowledge of PC and applications.
• Works with minimal supervision, meets deadlines, and performs well under pressure.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with employees and management.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, regulatory or accreditation requirements.
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Perform basic arithmetic, rate, ratio, and percent calculations and interpret data.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Tuition, CEU, certification, and license reimbursement program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

EEO Statement:

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