Accountant I - Phelps Health : Job Details

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.No matter where you start with us, we're committed to taking our team to the top. If you're ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.General Summary

• The Accountant will prepare complete and accurate financial and statistical information/records for the Finance Division, Administration, and the Board of Trustees under the close supervision and detailed review by the Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and prints complete financial statements monthly in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Conducts ongoing evaluations for accuracy and reliability of the general ledger.
• Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts.
• Assists department staff with accounting questions and problems relating to their areas, as well as providing assistance with interdepartmental concerns.
• Accepts responsibility for cost control and quality improvement within their span of control.
• Completes accounting activities required by regulation and management request in a timely and accurate manner and responds to user requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Additional projects and analytics, as directed by the Controller and/or CFO, to identify areas of potential cost reduction, revenue generation, as well as tasks supporting facility-wide and departmental initiatives as necessary.

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from an accredited institution or appropriate education and experience in Accounting required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

• Two years accounting experience required. Professional experience in healthcare is preferred. Must have working knowledge and proficiency using spreadsheet software such as EXCEL.

Certification/License

• CPA preferred but not required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Requires normal attention, with periods of considerable mental concentration. Work is primarily sedentary with extensive use of a computer. Must be able to manipulate 10 lb stacks of accounting reports.

Working Conditions

• Standard office working conditions.

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