Summary

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Maintains the general ledger and fixed asset system.  Perform various accounting functions to include reconciliation, posting transactions, data analysis, and financial reporting.  Provides support during the year-end financial statement audit.  Provides support for preparation of the IRS Form 990. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

General Ledger Maintenance – Completes month-end procedures within Management’s designated time frame.  Procedures include posting transactions, processing jobs, and analyzing data.  Prepares monthly reconciliation of account balances to ensure general ledger accuracy.  Resolves reconciling items.  Assists with General Ledger system upgrades through data verification and testing.Financial Worksheets/Billing – Maintains various worksheets which provide financial data to Management.  Prepares non-patient hospital billings and maintains sub-ledger.  Compiles financial data at the request of departments and Management. Regulatory Filings – Tracks and reports data with respect to required filings such as grant reporting, A-133, IRS Form 990. Audit – Prepares audit work papers and provides supporting documentation as required by Internal Audit. Interacts with Internal Audit as necessary.Budget – Prepares budget for all entities other than the Hospital.  Assists with various components of the Hospital budget.Serves in liaison role with other departments affecting job duties such as the Development Office, Cash Management, Patient Financial Services, Food Service, etc…Financial Analysis – Analyzes variances of financial information by reconciling data from different sources to evaluate trends and forecast.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Acts as a back-up to other Accountants includes keeping up to date on change in process.Trains new employees as directed by Manager.Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business AdministrationMust be knowledgeable of accounting principles, laws, regulations, and guidelines.Must possess the ability to examine and verify financial data, documents, and reports.Must be knowledgeable of computers, data entry/retrieval, output, system applications, etc.Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.Must possess strong problem solving skills.Must be attentive to detail and highly organized.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in AccountingTwo (2) years experience in general accounting or related field.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION – The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:              

The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.  It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.

NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY – The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:                            

The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively.  Job requirements change frequently.  The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.

PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING – The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:                               

The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions.  Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.  The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

APTITUDES:  The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations.  These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act:     

Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.

Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.

Communication:  Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.

Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.

EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS

Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies

Software: Microsoft Office Products, General Ledger

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%

Body Position/Movement: 

Sit: FrequentlyStand: RarelyWalk: OccasionallyBend: RarelyPush: RarelyPull: RarelyKneel/Squat: RarelyReach: RarelyTwist: RarelyBalance: RarelyClimb: Rarely

Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is:

Light, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Sensory Abilities specifically required:

VisionHearing

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to hazardous conditions/ materials is negligible.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

 

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