Accountant - Finance

Accountant - Finance –
William Newton Hospital

Supports Controller and CFO in carrying out the responsibilities of the department. Creates and maintains ledgers and financial analysis reports on selected hospital functions accurately and efficiently. Assists in preparation of monthly financial reports and special projects. Participates in the department’s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follows the Accounting Department’s compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring the hospital’s financial system; investigates any problems that arise and collaborates to find solutions.
• Prepares assigned reports for Board book.
• Working knowledge of billing, collections and insurance claims, third party payers and private insurance.
• Reconciles without unknown variances monthly hospital and clinic bank and general ledger balance sheet accounts timely.
• Manages hospital statistical information.
• Has basic knowledge of tax reports to assist in 1099 returns.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Attends continuing education classes as needed.
• Assists Controller with monthly journal entry preparation and other items.
• Performs such other accounting financial or administrative tasks as may be required, such as helping with year‑end accounting duties including budget, cost report, audit and DSH Survey.
• Manages and maintains petty cash fund, including semi‑annual audit of each petty cash drawer.

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations.
• Possesses excellent work habits and willingness to work hours necessary to complete important deadlines.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Participates on various Hospital committees as requested.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends committee, CQI and required meetings, as appropriate.
• Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety, corporate compliance and infection control.
• Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directive to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Actively participates in the department’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital, adhering to Standards of Performance.

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration with emphasis in accounting.
• A minimum of two years experience in accounting, preferably in a hospital setting.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care