Swope Health Services
Director of Financial Accounting
Swope Health Services, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
As the Director of Financial Accounting at Swope Health, you will lead a team of accounting professionals that help the organization reach its financial objectives. The Director will lead the Accounting department in daily operations to ensure exceptional service in processing all financial transactions, including accounts payable and general ledger. You will regularly analyze key business metrics, offering strategic problem-solving to drive results while upholding company values. Additionally, you will set standards and participate in training and developing department personnel to maintain high productivity levels.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manages and leads the accounting services team in all daily accounting functions, including invoice and check processing, General Ledger, Financial statements, Form 1099, payroll taxes, and escheatment compliance.
Provides overall leadership and support to the accounting services team including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, issue escalation, and employee development.
Ensures that all invoice transactions are processed and paid timely and accurately, while procedures are maintained for the collection, filing, and processing of accounts payable invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
Monitors the monthly close of accounts payable and all other general ledger records.
Responsible for the establishment and effectiveness of internal controls.
Adheres to the financial objectives within Swope Health by assisting in the preparation of the annual budget, monitoring costs, and analyzing variances.
Manages annual corporate audit and participates in other internal and external audits as needed.
Prepares and oversees various grant budgets for submission to various grantors. Prepares and oversees reporting requirements and manages monthly grant revenue.
Successful Candidates will have:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
Master’s degree or CPA certification
8 years of progressive management and/or consulting experience in a healthcare environment, of which 5 of those years should be in accounting or accounts payable management
Knowledge of Federal, state, and local healthcare financial activities regulations.
Proficiency with computer and software applications used in job functions (accounting, databases, spreadsheets, power points, reporting and querying, etc.)
About Swope Health Services:
Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients each year, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we have made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. We make care visible as part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Days Off beginning at 20 days annually, effective the first day of employment
Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Experience
8 year(s): Progressive management and/or consulting experience in a healthcare environment is required, of which 5 of those years should be in accounting or accounts payable management
Education
Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Behaviors
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
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Primary Responsibilities:
Manages and leads the accounting services team in all daily accounting functions, including invoice and check processing, General Ledger, Financial statements, Form 1099, payroll taxes, and escheatment compliance.
Provides overall leadership and support to the accounting services team including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, issue escalation, and employee development.
Ensures that all invoice transactions are processed and paid timely and accurately, while procedures are maintained for the collection, filing, and processing of accounts payable invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
Monitors the monthly close of accounts payable and all other general ledger records.
Responsible for the establishment and effectiveness of internal controls.
Adheres to the financial objectives within Swope Health by assisting in the preparation of the annual budget, monitoring costs, and analyzing variances.
Manages annual corporate audit and participates in other internal and external audits as needed.
Prepares and oversees various grant budgets for submission to various grantors. Prepares and oversees reporting requirements and manages monthly grant revenue.
Successful Candidates will have:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
Master’s degree or CPA certification
8 years of progressive management and/or consulting experience in a healthcare environment, of which 5 of those years should be in accounting or accounts payable management
Knowledge of Federal, state, and local healthcare financial activities regulations.
Proficiency with computer and software applications used in job functions (accounting, databases, spreadsheets, power points, reporting and querying, etc.)
About Swope Health Services:
Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients each year, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we have made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. We make care visible as part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Days Off beginning at 20 days annually, effective the first day of employment
Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Experience
8 year(s): Progressive management and/or consulting experience in a healthcare environment is required, of which 5 of those years should be in accounting or accounts payable management
Education
Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Behaviors
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
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