The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a
full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:$69,950.40 - $91,395.20
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Position OverviewPerforms accounting functions including preparation and posting of comprehensive journal entries for daily business transactions and month-end closing, advanced account analysis and reconciliations for revenue, cash, receivables, and other current assets and liabilities in conformity with general accepted accounting principles. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial statements for management as well as other internal and external clients. Assists other departments throughout the organization with accounting and finance-related questions and/or requests. Work on various special projects as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Experience:Five years' accounting or finance experience. Experience with computerized ledger systems. Experience in healthcare strongly preferred.
Other Credentials:
Knowledge and Skills:Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, time and project management. and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication skills. Possesses strong Accounting skills and knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), basic understanding of taxation practices, and strong understanding of internal control practices.
Special Training:Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook. MS Access and other software package knowledge is a plus. HFMA certification and/or CPA a plus.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:Displays solid organizational, time management and project management, and critical thinking skills. Accurate and detail oriented. Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks within timeframe.
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Prospect financial policies and procedures and within established guidelines. Applies accounting theories in daily work, estimates, and analysis and adequately documents basis for accounting conclusions.
Maintains accurate logs and records of various financial activity or statistics to support accounting entries and information. Ensures spreadsheets, analyses, and journal entries agree appropriately to other data sources. Reviews data and questions validity as appropriate to ensure completeness and accuracy. Files and maintains historical records in a logical manner and efficiently retrieves records as necessary.
Trains and mentors accounting and accounts payable staff, as necessary by providing leadership and technical assistance when appropriate. May oversee accountants and accounting technician and assist with solving problems, and taking an active role in staff development.
Performs account reconciliation timely and accurately. Investigates and resolves discrepancies timely and appropriately. Prepares journal entries timely and accurately and attaches proper documentation to journal entries. Gathers factual information and supporting documentation from within the department, from other departments, and from outside agencies to verify data used in reconciling general ledger accounts. Keeps senior analysts and director informed of discrepancies and other significant issues.
Effectively navigates computerized general ledger system to complete accounting transactions and perform necessary transaction research. Assists in the administration of various other financial systems.
Performs comparative analysis of statistical and financial information to identify unusual items and investigates, makes necessary corrections or explanations. Draws reasonable conclusions based on financial analyses and clearly presents conclusions.
Prepares financial statements for related entities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles based on preparation of timely journal entries and reconciliation. Analyzes the accuracy, validity and reasonableness of prepared related entity financial statements. Performs related variance analyses. Provides feedback to improve quality and accuracy of Financial Statements and supports efforts to produce timely and accurate financial statements.
Effectively maintains the budget and assists in the accounting transactions and reporting for various grants throughout the organization, as assigned.
Assists external auditors and prepares necessary audit schedules for entities. Prepares workpapers for auditor requests and assists in preparation of footnote support for the financial and UG audits.
Assists in the preparation of various annual budgets for review by management.
Effectively maintains internal controls over the new Accounts Payable vendor process, as assigned, including 1099 status determination, BAA verification, sanction screening and daily audit to confirm validity and proper setup of new vendors. Prepares and maintains monthly and annual Accounts Payable accruals, supporting documentation and related analyses.
Effectively maintains the plant ledger and prepares the monthly roll-forward of PP&E, as assigned. Prepares monthly addition listing for capital and maintains comparative analysis of capital additions and capital budget. Assists in preparation of periodic capital reports to senior management and Board.
Accurately and timely prepares cash daily reports and delivers to management and senior management. Posts all necessary journal entries to general ledger. This includes Cash Receipts, Cash Disbursements, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany and all standard and recurring journal entries.
Analyzes accounting systems and procedures, making recommendations to the Director and Sr. Financial Analysts for improvement of internal controls or processes when necessary. Documents accounting systems/procedures. Assists management in resolving expense management problems when accounting clarification is needed.
Assists the senior financial reporting analysts and the director with special projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of CH's accounting and financial reporting processes.
Performs other duties as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead
Continuous physical demands include: Sitting
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Moderate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Dust/Particulate Matter
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This position is eligible for the following benefits:- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits - Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
