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East Adams Rural Health

Accountant

East Adams Rural Health, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Accountant Job Description: EARH and its district clinics are a regional hub for health care in Eastern Adams County, offering exceptional primary care in a modern hospital facility enhanced by advanced technology and linked to a regional network of healthcare partners. This position is responsible for supporting East Adams Rural Healthcare’s fiscal functions, including maintaining the general ledger, preparing/presenting financial reports internally and externally, and supporting the payroll and accounts payable processes. The Accountant will report directly to the CFO in a rural healthcare environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Accountant Responsibilities:

Analyze and prepare a variety of complex records, reports, and other financial documents and statements, other technical financial reporting, and special reports and projects as assigned.

Assist with month-end closing.

Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents

Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions

Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions

Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

Provide technical support and advice on management

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures

Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process

Provide input in the department’s goal-setting process

Assist CFO in the preparation of financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

Maintaining fixed assets and depreciation

Helpful Relevant Experience/Knowledge:

Municipal government policies, procedures, and structure; applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Intermediate principles, practices, and procedures of governmental budgeting, accounting, and purchasing, including preparation, monitoring, transferring, and reporting (GAAP, GASB & BARS).

Municipal financial research and analysis methods and techniques.

Laws, rules, and regulations related to accounting in government operations.

Accounting software user and administration skills (SAGE Intacct)

EPIC EMR experience is preferred but not required

Critical access hospital experience is preferred but not required

Accountant Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

High-level understanding and use of Office products, including Excel

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues

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