Accountant

Description

Job Summary: The Accountant performs a variety of duties within the department, including general ledger and other accounting functions.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

· Maintains schedule of assets in Asset Clearing.

· Maintains schedules of Construction in Progress.

· Prepares and submits monthly Sales Tax with the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

· Prepares monthly general ledger entries.

· Reconciles general ledger balances to various Accounts Receivable reports, Accounts Payable reports, Asset reports, CIP reports, Accumulated Depreciation reports, Revenue reports, and Depreciation Expense reports on a regular monthly basis.

· Monitors and prepares deposits for multiple accounts. 

· Assists as Accounts Payable support and back-up. 

· Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes.

· Prepares Year-End Cost Reports and Audit Schedules.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

· Arrives on duty punctually and as scheduled.

· Limited absences with timely notification of any illness or absence.

· Responds to changes in the work schedule, as necessitated by workload to include staying beyond conclusion of the scheduled shift, as requested by the Controller of Accounting or Chief Financial Officer.

· Works in a spirit of genuine harmony with fellow workers. 

· Works well with supervisor and supports his/her directives.

· Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.

· Wears identification while on duty; uses timekeeping system properly.

· Completes annual mandatory hospital in-service programs.

· Strives to maintain a good rapport and appropriate interdepartmental relationships with other hospital departments.

Education/Regulatory Requirements:

· BS degree in Accounting or equivalent preferred.

· Three years previous acceptable experience in a responsible accounting position preferred.

· Proven ability to exercise judgment in accounting decisions, as well as the ability to work well with others.

· Experience in financial statement compilation preferred.

· Previous work history that demonstrates steady attendance and punctuality is required.

Skills:

· Prefer experience in Microsoft Office applications, Sage 50 Nonprofit Accounting, and Sage Fixed Assets Depreciation Network applications.

Physical Demands:

· For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Near visual & hearing acuity required performing essential duties of position.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.