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Radiology Associates of Ocala
Senior Staff Accountant
Job Location: Ocala, FL
Summary:
Performs professional work requiring the application and use of concepts, theories, practices and terminology of accounting as well as a basic familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals. Applies principles of accounting and statistical analysis to maintain the accounting system for numerous corporations with markedly different business lines and prepares financial and operating reports from statistical, financial and operating data. Analyzes data and prepares internal financial reports and statements consistent with recognized accounting standards.
In addition, the Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for overseeing the functions of the accounting staff. The Senior Staff Accountant handles the overflow of work and functions in all positions during staff absences as needed.
Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex accounting issues. Sound professional judgment is essential in this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for directing, overseeing and coordinating the work of a number of accounting associates in all aspects of the day to day operational functions (staff accountants, accounts payable, purchasing, receiving, payroll and payments.) Maintains competence to perform the day-to-day functions of Accounts Payable Coordinator, Payments Processor and Purchasing Coordinator as well as all duties assigned to each.
Organizes and directs the posting/posts entries to general ledgers, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Examines entries posted to ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures and policies.
Reviews and analyzes general ledger to ensure accuracy of financial information. Runs trial balances of the general ledger as necessary. Verifies entries in ledger with source data to resolve balance discrepancies.
Reviews and evaluates the integrity of allocations of expenses. Makes recommendations to improve processes and increase effectiveness of department and allocation of expenses. Audits cash receipts, disbursements, payroll, timecards and inventory records for accuracy and procedural requirements.
Approves and verifies accuracy of coding, classifying and posting of expenses across all entities. Ensures timely payment of vendor invoices, patient invoices, expense vouchers. Verifies proper recording of individual transactions or groups of transactions for use in either accrual, cash or modified cash accounting procedures. Maintains accurate records.
Approves and verifies appropriate cost centers and account numbers pertaining to daily vendor transactions Assumes responsibility to handle vendor-related problems, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of problems.
Analyzes, accumulates and summarizes detailed data in order to prepare financial, statistical and financial reports and schedules.
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial position of multiple corporate entities. Prepares journal entries to reflect adjustments, corrections and/or transfers.
Assists with the appraisals and valuations of real property or equipment for sale, acquisition or tax purposes.
Makes recommendations regarding the development, maintenance, monitoring and management of fixed assets and expenditures.
Assists in the development of the annual budget for all entities and investigates/analyzes variances throughout the budget year, with specific recommendations as appropriate.
Maintains cash schedules, transfers and voids in the Accounting and Patient Billing system.
Approves and verifies transactions performed pertaining to patient refunds. Posts to patient billing system.
Assists with internal audit functions, maintaining and reviewing of cost centers and allocations to verify accuracy and to make appropriate recommendations for improvement.
Provides coaching, training and assistance to accounting staff to encourage professional development and improvement in knowledge and skills.
Assists in evaluating alternative treatment of transactions and recommends proper course of action; analyzes effects of transactions upon account relationships.
Approves and verifies transactions in various financial systems by reviewing transactions for proper center and account coding.
Completes and maintains timely accounting reconciliations of recurring transactions and accounts
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and directs day-to-day operations under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Services. Provides coaching, training and assistance to accounting staff to encourage professional development and improvement in knowledge and skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting or related field and at least three years of related experience. Health care accounting experience preferred.
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Associate degree in Finance/Accounting or related field with five years of related experience. Health care accounting experience preferred.
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Equivalent combination of education with at least two of those years of applicable experience in a health care environment.
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Computer proficiency with specific emphasis on the use of Excel (or similar spreadsheet applications) preferred. MS Word (or similar word processing applications) preferred. Familiarity with the use of Access (or similar database applications) preferred.
Radiology Associates of Ocala
PO Box 6200
Ocala, FL 34478
Fax: 352-732-7177
EEO/Drug Free and Smoke Free Workplace
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