Staff Accountant

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant provides support to financial accounting areas, including general accounting, accounts payable, cashiering and Journal entries.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Opens daily Accounting mail and distribute to appropriate area.
• Assists with Accounts Payable voucher input and processing.
• Reviews vendor statements monthly for missing invoices.
• Cashiering duties like posting Journal entries for daily cash.
• Prints A/R refunds as approved and prepare packet for A/P processing.
• Researches and pulls backup for vendor reconciliations.
• Assists with month end close process like bank reconciliations, departmentals, and WCHD reimbursements.
• Pulls documents as needed for projects or audits such as Cost Report, Wage Index, Financial, Internal Audit, etc.
• Sorts, processes, and distributes daily incoming mail to hospital as needed.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS

All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members.  Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business 

Experience: Two years of accounting

Required Skills: Good mathematical perception.  Strong Computer Skills. Accuracy in daily work and other projects. Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines. Ability to maintain good working relationships with vendors and HMH employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, & reaching.

Occasional: lifting, carrying, bending, & squatting.

Visual and hearing acuity required.  Work is inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature. 

Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources