Accountant II - Accounting - Full Time/Days - Req# 2185049360

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the Controller and/or designee, this position performs professional accounting and financial analysis and possesses a comprehensive understanding of the accounting and budget process, internal controls, automated accounting systems and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and applicable federal and state governmental accounting standards. This position is responsible for preparing financial statements for the Hospital and its affiliates. This included the ability to meet with administrative and department staff to coordinate fiscal activities, discuss alternatives and make decisions of significant impact and consequence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger
2. 1. Responsible for calculation, maintenance and monitoring of amortization schedules, standard journal entries and miscellaneous accruals and receivables.
   2. Analyzes, reconciles, and/or evaluates the accuracy of the general ledger, accounting details, revenues, expenditures ensuring proper amounts and classifications.
   3. Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly detail including any interface activity.
   4. Reconciles and reviews all general ledger accounts to be sure they are reconciled, and assures reconciling items are corrected monthly. This includes bank reconciliations, fixed asset maintenance, and CIP accounts.
3. Financial Statements
4. 1. Ensures that monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting documents are prepared, reviewed, approved, and issued in a timely manner for Antelope Valley Medical Center and Healthcare District and its affiliates.
   2. Assist in the preparation and analysis of the financial reports of the Board of Directors, Administration and Departmental reporting.
   3. Analyzes, investigates and explains budget and statistical variances by working with appropriate Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers.
5. Annual Audit
6. 1. Supports year-end financial statement audit by assisting in the preparation of audit work papers and schedules.
   2. Analyzes and code audit entries; reconciles the audited financial statements back to the year-end general ledger.
   3. Assists field auditors with inquiries and gathering supporting documentation.
7. Annual Operation Budget
8. 1. Assists with the preparation of the annual operating budget.
   2. Helps prepare and maintain the budget workbooks, prepares budget reports, and assists department directors and managers with budget questions or analysis.
   3. Helps prepare and proof budget presentations to be made to the various constituencies.
9. Other Duties
10. 1. Helps implement and maintain accounting systems, including but not limited to general ledger, cost accounting, budgeting, fixed asset, fund accounting, and benchmarking.
    2. Helps to prepare and review information to be used for annual Cost Report and quarterly and Annual OSHPD.
    3. Establishes and maintains working relationships and is able to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, department directors/managers, vendors, and others.
    4. Internal auditing, as assigned.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Review A/P and check disbursements for vendor, coding, discounts, and sales tax.
• Assists Controller in various projects and other capacity, as workload demands.
• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB, FASB, and OSHPD chart of accounts.
• Principles of fiscal administration including development and maintenance of sound internal fiscal controls and policies, and financial and statistical analysis.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced PC skills with Microsoft Office suite.
• Critical thinking and analytic skills.
• Skillful in time management in order to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Dedicated, but flexible, team player that utilizes good judgement and discretion.

Abilities

• Ability to resolve difficult accounting problems.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, copier, fax, and scanner.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects independently.

AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
• Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
• Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
• Display a willingness to work as a team player
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is usually performed in a normal office environment.
• Sitting tolerance of 6-8 hours per shift.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

Education and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive professional accounting experience.
• 2 years in a healthcare environment preferred.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• CPA or Masters’ degree preferred