Accountant

Job Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing financial transactions, budgeting and financial reporting for OakLeaf Surgical Hospital.
The role involves working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Analyst, leadership, the management company, and key stakeholders to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Job Functions: Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Generate financial reports for hospital leadership, the management partner, and key stakeholders.
Collaborate with leadership and Financial Analyst to develop annual budgets for various hospital departments.
Manage non-patient accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
Oversee the processing of invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in absence of the Financial Analyst.
Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits.
Conduct periodic internal audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Monthly reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts for Chief Financial Officer review.
Prepare monthly journal entries in accordance with hospital practices.
Reconcile bank statement.
Assist with monthly deposits.
Complete annual WHA surveys.
Calculate OR utilization report.
Assist with the collection and reporting of financial data as needed.
Complete and submit Medicare Cost Report.
Generate physician statistic reports.
Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrate effective communication skills with staff, leadership, and key stakeholders.
Participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
Maintain confidentiality and abide by HIPAA requirements.
Comply with the facility Code of Conduct and departmental policies and procedures.
Must have strong time management skills and work productively with minimal supervision.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
Ability to critically think and perform analysis of data.
Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX compliance.
Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications.
Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.
S.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field of study required.
Experience in finance or accounting preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, required Previous experience in healthcare finance or hospital accounting preferred Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Company paid life insurance Free meals PTO 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match Tuition reimbursement Wellness reimbursement