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Staff Accountant
5 days on site in Tarrytown NY
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Bachelor of Science in Accounting required
Healthcare and/or non profit background preferred
Experience: One-to-two years of experience as an accountant
Has strong mathematics, computer and excel skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with all areas of financial reporting (ex. month-end financials, UDS report, Medicaid and Medicare Cost reports, Federal Financial Reports, Managed Care and Visit Reports, etc.)
Assist with accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Assist with the coordination of all audits including financial, Federal, State and local agencies
Collaborate with CFO, Director of Finance and other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
Respond to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Accounting Manager, and other finance and center wide managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests
Prepare and maintain documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable city, state, and federal laws.
Prepare daily cash summary, maintain monthly cash receipts journals for bank accounts; prepare journal entries and bank reconciliations.
Prepares standard/recurring monthly journal entries into the General Ledger (revenue, receivables, accrued expenses, etc.)
Performs account analysis & prepares audit work papers
Reconciles inter-company accounts
Maintains fixed assets sub ledger, capital purchase detail, amortization, and depreciation schedules
Assists in preparation of cost reports
Analyzes cash transactions to support Capital Fund
Assists in gathering support documentation and voucher preparation for grant reimbursement
Research variances from budget in profit and loss statement
Performs other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
Participates in multi-discipline team conferences and mandated service-training programs.
Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to address Department and operational deficiencies.
Identifies and reports equipment and information systems malfunctions with the IT Department.
COMMUNICATION
Informs the Accounting Manager of any management or operating problems that may affect quality and standards of patient services.
Demonstrates ability to function in a culturally sensitive manner within the organization's philosophy and mission.
PLANNING
Attends staff meetings, as designated, to ascertain the center's short and long range plans, programs and goals within areas of responsibility.
Collaborates with the Accounting Manager to develop and implement department goals and objectives annually.
Participates in staff development programs, educational activities, seminars and training opportunities.
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as per policies and procedures.
Prepares and maintains documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable city, state, and federal laws.