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Accountant

Employer
CentraCare Health
Location
Willmar, Minnesota
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Accountant
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Performs daily, monthly and annual Finance functions, which include

general ledger activity, analysis, accounts payable and inventory functions, fixed asset

activity, budget processes.


JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

A. REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

B. SUPERVISES: None

C. INTERRELATIONSHIPS WITH: Finance Staff, Materials Management Staff, Department Directors, Managers, Chief Financial Officer and other Executives as needed.


HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday, 8.00-5.00; 40+ hours per week.


DRESS CODE: Appropriate business attire.


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK (Minimum qualifications necessary to function at

full productivity).

A. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Requires Bachelor's Degree in Accounting;

Healthcare experience preferred

B. EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years general accounting experience; hospital and accounts

payable experience preferred.

C. JOB KNOWLEDGE (Specific): Strong knowledge of accounting principals,

knowledge of FASB codifications, analytical skills, accuracy, computer, spreadsheet

applications, and software for General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets.


BUDGET: 1.0 FTE


CLIENTELE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY JOB: CFO, Department Directors, Hospital

employees and vendors.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: Sitting, prolonged use of computer, standing, and

computer entry.


PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB: Ample desk space, adequate light, moderate

temperature.


EQUIPMENT OR MACHINES USED ON THE JOB: Computer, printers, telephone, fax

machine, copy machines.


MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

A. JUDGEMENT AND INITIATIVE: Accuracy and efficiency to organize and process

work. Must be able to prioritize and complete the work by the designated times.

Analytical skills required for good decision making. Self motivated to learn resources

and be able to problem solve issues that arise.

B. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Must be able to organize and set priorities.

C. EFFECT OF ERROR: Inaccurate information could affect financial decisions made

by department directors and hospital executives.

D. CONTACT WITH OTHERS: Hospital employees and outside vendors. Excellent

verbal and non verbal as well as written communication skills must be demonstrated.


PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, AND AUTHORITIES:

A. RESPONSIBILITY: General Ledger

PRIORITY: A % OF TIME: 50% DISCRETION: A

Tasks:

1. Prepare standard, accrual and reclassifying journal entries. Enter and post entries after review by Director of Finance.

2. Maintain prepaid schedules for insurance, dues, service contracts, etc and prepare corresponding monthly journal entries.

3. Maintain sales tax information, file reports and submit payment as required. 4. Assist with distribution of monthly financial reports which include: Storeroom Issues, General Ledger Distribution, Revenue and Expense Report, FTE's and others as required.

AUTHORITIES: Has the authority to do tasks according to guidelines in an

accurate, efficient manner.

B. RESPONSIBILITY: Analysis

PRIORITY: A % OF TIME: 30% DISCRETION: A

TASKS:

1. Analyze revenues and expenses for assigned cost centers prior to financial report distribution. Update statistical indicator file for assigned cost centers. Investigate

unusual activity and record adjustments as necessary. 2. Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts (monthly). 3. Participate in review of monthly financial reports with Finance Staff, CFO, and

managers of assigned cost centers as requested. 4. Analyze accounts for annual audit. Prepare various schedules for auditors.

5. Other analytical projects as requested.

AUTHORITIES: Has the authority to do tasks according to guidelines in an

accurate, efficient manner.

C. RESONSIBILITY: Other Accounting Tasks

PRIORITY: % OF TIME: 20% DISCRETION:

Tasks:

1. Assists with preparation of governmental reporting, surveys and annual reports. 2. Assists with Consolidating financials and proper accounting for eliminating entries. 3. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and CFO.

F. RESPONSIBILITY: Continuous Quality Improvement

Tasks:

1. Demonstrates understanding of the CQI philosophy.

2. Participates in CQI training activities or CQI teams if appropriate.

3. Demonstrates sensitivity to customers and their needs.

4. Interacts appropriately with internal customers, i.e. coworkers within

department, staff across departments.

5 Interacts appropriately with external customers, i.e. patients, families, medical

staff, vendors.

6. Role models positive behaviors.

G. RESPONSIBILITY: Service Excellence

Tasks:

Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the Service Excellence philosophy by

adhering to behaviors outlined in Rice= Standards of Excellence.

H. RESPONSIBILITY: Safety Maintain and promote a safe environment for all

patients, visitors and staff.

TASKS:

1. Consistently follow all policies, practices and work rules.

2. Do not use shortcuts or work-arounds that may reduce safety or

increase risk.

3. Stay alert, act responsibly and use common sense to reduce risks.

4. Report actual events and Agood catches as soon as possible.

5. Create a safe environment by eliminating hazards and identifying and

reporting unsafe systems.

6. Complete all mandatory safety education, attend safety sessions,

review and understand the Safety Program (available on RiceNet). Seek

answers to questions you have about the Safety Program.

8/2018

Company

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301 Becker Ave. SW.
Willmar
MN
56201
United States

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