Essential Functions

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Accounts payable and payroll knowledge
• Basic word processing and advanced spreadsheet skills
• Prepares monthly standard and adjusting general ledger journal entries. Identifies and prepares correcting adjustments or new standard journal entries with minimal supervision and in a timely manner
• Provides support documentation that is self-explanatory, consistently clear and concise
• Prepares general ledger entries in conjunction with monthly closing processes and reconciles general ledger accounts
• Prepares month end stats
• Completes timely account analysis and assists in special projects demonstrating strong ability to conduct the analysis and draw logical conclusions
• Takes the initiative to resolve any errors or procedural problems identified during the analysis
• Prepares the monthly financial statements and various other monthly financial reports. Completes financial statements prior to due dates allowing the Fiscal Services Manager adequate review time
• Resolves errors and large variances prior to submission for managers’ review
• Develops analytical/departmental reports as required or requested. Assists with the development and administration of the organization’s annual budget
• Assists in year-end and other audits
• Prepares audit work papers in a timely and accurate manner. Provides appropriate responses to audit questions and effectively organizes work papers minimizing the length of auditor’s time spent on the audit
• Utilizes spreadsheet software to manipulate various computerized files to combine information and organize it for distribution to managers as part of the budgeting process
• Complies and reviews budget spreadsheets for errors during this process to maintain the information in a manner consistent with the general ledger
• Responds to inquiries and questions from department managers and other outside parties while rarely needing assistance in responding to the requests
• Follows up on adjustments and corrections necessary as a result of such inquiries
• Ensures departmental and organizational compliance with current accounting standards, hospital policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Serves as an interdepartmental liaison. Works with internal and external auditors to prepare for and facilitate audits
• Other duties as requested

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: Limited