Job Description
Responsible for performing assigned activities and functions related to accounting and financial reporting. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing and posting journal entries, performing periodic reconciliations of assigned accounts, and participating in the month-end close process. Works collaboratively with the assigned entity's leadership (e.g. CFO, staff, and departmental leaders) to execute assigned accounting and financial reporting tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepares and posts journal entries relating to the assigned entity's business. This may include, but is not limited to, accounting for Revenue Cycle; contractual allowances and bad debts; allocations; leases; and physician guarantees.
2. Performs periodic reconciliations of assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts in accordance with Piedmont Healthcare policies and procedures.
3. Supports the month-end close process including the financial statements and ad hoc reports covering the financial operation of the assigned entity.
4. Completes and maintains information for governmental, industry, and regulatory filings.
5. Participates in preparing work for both internal and external audit requests.
6. Maintains key relationships with the assigned entity's Finance staff or the corporate function's representatives to ensure integration and alignment with policies, procedures, and strategies.
Required Skills & Experience
- 2-3 years of work experience in an Accounting role.
- Possesses an understanding of the role of a centralized Accounting function and its interdependencies with other processes and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrates strong problem solving, project management, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- A Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or business related field is required.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Healthcare Accounting experience
- Peoplesoft
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.