Lead Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the accounting manager with the monthly close of company books in order to timely generate financial statements that are properly stated.  Exhibits the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reconciles and records Ephraim McDowell Health contractual models monthly investigating and resolving discrepancies.
2. Responsible for monthly statistical analysis for Ephraim McDowell Health in order to generate monthly financial information.
3. Prepares and files Kentucky Sales Tax Returns monthly.
4.   Prepares and files Kentucky Health Care Provider Tax Return monthly.  Continues to review and analyze procedures to minimize increased tax collections and implements changes as necessary.
5. Assists with compiling information for IRS 990 Tax Returns for Ephraim McDowell Health.
6. Prepares and submits financial information for hospital/health system surveys as needed.
7. Responsible for updating and reconciling the fixed asset system monthly with the G/L for capital assets and depreciation.  Is the sole expert for these procedures and capital asset system.
8. Reconciles various bank accounts monthly and prepares and posts appropriate journal entries per these reconciliations.
9. Interacts daily with personnel from other departments to obtain information to compile required financial reports.  For example, maintaining fixed asset system and reconciling system disbursement account.  Investigates questions from department directors and assists them in understanding departmental financial information.  Provides progression analyses for auditors relating to system capital assets and cash.
10. Reviews, corrects and reclassifies miscellaneous revenue to appropriate G/L accounts.
11. Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts to the appropriate detail monthly ensuring all reconciling items are investigated and corrected in a timely fashion.
12. Reviews, analyzes and researches financial information to determine reasonableness and/or need for preparing additional journal entries.
13. Compiles information required for year-end audits by hospital auditor, third parties and other taxing entities.
14. Assists finance personnel when working with outside accounting and management consulting firms relative to designated projects.
15. Reviews, prepares and post any required journal entries in assisting the accounting manager with the monthly close of company books in order to generate financial statements that are properly stated within required deadlines.  For example, this includes review of I/CO accounts and system close entry monthly.
16. Posts daily batch entries from patient accounting, accounts payable, and payroll to general ledger.
17. Assist with implementation of new software projects to include compiling data, pulling needed reports, building templates for conversion and any other duties needed to complete projects. 
18. Performs duties assisting with the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
19. Demonstrates commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
20. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization.
21. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
22. Performs other related duties assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Long periods in a stationary position with prolonged concentration, occasionally necessary to do move light objects.  Must be able to move or position 25 lbs.

 

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

Works closely with finance administrators, accounts receivable, accounts payable, materials management, payroll personnel, and outside banking personnel and consultants.

 

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Strong computer, organizational, oral and written communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

Six or more (4+) years progressive experience in a financial setting with health care experience preferred.