Accountant I- Payroll

The Accountant is responsible for processing payroll, possessing of accounting information to include but not limited to month end and year end close process, general ledger balance sheet and expense account reconciliations, audit preparation assistance, and journal entry preparation. This position is responsible for a number of financial software systems.

• Handles all accounting functions accompanying financial reports with minimal supervision. Includes general ledger journal entries, accounts payable or accounts receivable review, balance sheet review and expense budget variance analysis.
• Prepares schedules and analysis for various items including, but not limited to; audits and budgets.
• Prepares timely and accurate rent billing for both hospital and non-hospital department tenants. Maintains the real estate management system including the interfaces between the Lawson and MRI systems and the reconciliation of the two systems and tenant billing and receipt.
• Examines accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Minimum Education
 

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Business, Finance Required or
• Associates Degree Accounting Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 

• Demonstrated comprehension of accounting, financial and information system principles with substantial knowledge of business concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively utilize a personal computer with Intermediate skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, with a willingness and desire to work with and through others to accomplish departmental and organizational goals.
• Strong analytical & computer skills. (High proficiency)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient PC skills in a windows based environment. (Medium proficiency)
• Knowledge of accounting applications software. (Medium proficiency)