Staff Accountant

General Description:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for aiding in the preparation, reconciliation and verification of daily, monthly and annual recording of Fixed Asset acquisition, tracking, and depreciation. S/he prepares financial and other related reports and spreadsheets for internal and external use; assists with the preparation of the budget, audit and cost report work papers.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for Fixed Asset accounting, including management of Meditech software program to appropriately track Capital Equipment, Depreciation and Disposal of Assets. Works with Controller to maintain records for Fixed Assets.

• Responsible for Meditech close day process, including reporting revenue and selected statistics.

• Responsible for accurate and timely daily and monthly reconciliation of cash accounts and temporary investments.

• Assists Directors in preparation of Capital Equipment Request forms, including ROI and other data gathering to support departmental requests.

• Performs accurate and timely monthly reconciliation of Other Receivables to include timely invoicing and reconciling payments received.

• Performs accurate and timely monthly reconciliation of Liability accounts.

• Works with other departments to improve accurate collection of data and statistics which may be used in monthly reporting and annual cost reports.

• Collects data and prepares monthly statistical reports.

• Assists with the preparation of the budget, audit and cost report work papers

• Analyzes and/or assists in other projects as needed to maintain cost containment and effective operation of the Accounting Department and Gila Regional Medical Center

• Assists with support of the office of the Chief Financial Officer

• Works as integral team member in monthly close out, annual audit, cost report and other work paper preparation.

Education and Training Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience

• 3 - 5 years experience in multi-functional accounting office, hospital experience preferred

• 3 - 5 years accounts payable, material management, inventory control experience preferred

• Strong personal computer skills, especially with word processing and spreadsheets. MediTech and Microsoft Office products experience required.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their practical application in a hospital accounting department.

• Demonstrated analytical ability required

NOTE: Job description available upon request.

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer