Accounting Manager

A Day in the Life of a Manager Accounting:

Provides financial leadership by managing the internal controls and processes of the Accounting Department to ensure timely and accurate financial accounting for the hospital and its subsidiaries. This position is responsible for review and preparation of the company's financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations; and supervision of the Accounting and Accounts Payable staff.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here Is What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepares timely and accurate financial statements and reporting of financial information by facilitating the monthly financial close and account reconciliation process.
• Prepares monthly financial reports to departments and senior management team, meeting all required deadlines, including journal entry and account reconciliation preparation and review.
• Develops, maintains and updates department procedures for recording financial data and account reconciliations. Ensures that reconciliations are completed appropriately and within required timeframes.
• Assists in enterprise resource planning (ERP) system updates and oversees the testing of the updates or any new system configurations (new departments, spend categories, revenue categories, supplier contracts and capital projects).
• Collaborates with all Organization departments to create efficiencies within our process and system for the benefit of the Organization.
• Performs internal audits in conjunction with the compliance department; performs external audit functions including oversight, providing support, and evaluations of internal controls for the annual financial audit and federal grant award audit. Works with external auditors to stay compliant and up to date on Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Ensures accurate and timely grant reporting to include foundation/auxiliary grants and federal/state grant awards.
• Ensures adherence to financial laws and guidelines; oversees the filing of property tax assessments and tax exemption filings, and bond reporting requirements.
• Oversees capital tracking process and provides timely reporting to our leaders, executive team and Finance Board.
• Acts as a one-stop financial partner assisting managers with the preparation of the hospital's annual operating budget and monthly financial analysis.
• Provides leadership to financial one-stops partners within the department.
• Manages daily Accounts Payable (AP) activities (i.e. vendor maintenance, W9 processing, expense reimbursements, corporate/purchasing card processing, invoices and purchase orders, and 1099 processing)
• Reviews lease contracts and records, pays and amortizes according to GASB 87 Lease Accounting and GASB 96 Subscription-based Information Technology Arrangements rules and regulations. Collaborates with Accounting department on reconciliations involving Accounts Payable and lease payment data.
• Manages the accounting and accounts payable staff, effectively handles disputes resolution, discipline and customer service issues; enhances professional growth and development.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrate flexibility and an ability to handle a rapidly changing work environment
• Self-directed and ability to work independently on multiple projects with a variety of deadlines
• Professional knowledge of accounting, cost reimbursement, and budgeting
• Ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and support staff
• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibility
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Expert knowledge and ability sufficient to develop and apply procedures in complex assignments
• Knowledge of current regulatory and compliance practices

Here Is What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance with emphasis in accounting or equivalent education and experience
• Five (5) or more years of experience in comprehensive accounting
• One (1) or more years of management experience

Nice To Have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Three (3) or more years of public accounting experience
• Five (5) or more years of experience in a healthcare supervisory role related to comprehensive accounting

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!