Senior Accountant

SUMMARY

Assist with monthly financial statements & statistics, and month end close. Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement analysis.  Assist in the preparation of annual audit schedules and other ad hoc reports as assigned by the Controller.  Responsible for the annual budget preparation.  Assist with special projects as assigned by the Controller, Vice President of Finance, CEO or Senior Leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare accurate, timely financial statements monthly and assist with the month-end close,

2. Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the Controllers attention,

3. Assist with monthly journal and payroll entries,

4. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly,

5. Assists with annual external audit and in preparing schedules,

6. Assists with annual cost report schedules and other required reports,

7. Works in conjunction with team leaders to analyze monthly financial reports,

8. Record cash receipts daily and reconcile to bank at month-end,

9. Reconcile operating and payroll bank accounts monthly,

10. Responsible for sending out monthly departmental financial reports,

11. Responsible for setting-up and mapping new payroll codes to the general ledger,

12. Assists with setting-up new departments and accounts in the general ledger,

13. Assist payroll specialist with payroll related matters when needed,

14. All other duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. 
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in accounting required, 
• Two or more years related hospital accounting experience and/or training preferred. 
• Experience using Meditech and ADP highly desirable or other third-party payroll services acceptable,
• Proficient in Excel and Word and other office products,
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, and attention to detail,
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.   The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, knee, crouch, or crawl.   The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.