Job Summary

Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant. This position prepares and maintains financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

 Essential Functions

• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manage accounts receivable collections.
• Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommend updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manage the purchasing and invoicing system.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Wear BCMS issued identification badge while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Ensure adequate staffing of assigned departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/related field or the equivalent in experience.
• At least three years of related experience required.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize scheduling of work.
• Complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, and others in a professional manner.