SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
- Employer
- Tri City Healthcare District
- Location
- Oceanside, California
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Nov 08, 2024
- Closes
- Nov 12, 2024
- Ref
- 2846776456
- Role Type
- Accountant
- Role Level
- Senior
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Work Mode
- Hybrid
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Non-profit
Job Locations:
US-CA-Oceanside
Overview:
Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.
Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs.
Position Summary:
Assist in the maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger. Produces necessary worksheets as support for the preparation of journal entries and account analysis. Prepares monthly financial statements and performs analysis to identify variances. Provides support needed for annual audit and assists in special projects as needed.
Serves as backup in the absence of the Accounting Manager.
Major Position Responsibilities:
Maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger:
Responsible for balancing interfaces from auxiliary systems into the general ledger.
Reconciles general ledger accounts of responsibility on a timely manner
Maintain the chart of accounts according to OSPHD requirements
Assures accounting practices are in compliance to GAAP
Prepare monthly financial statements:
Ensure all required journal entries are completed and entered into the general ledger per the monthly schedule.
Responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package.
Ensure that financial statements are presented in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform analysis of financial statements to identify budget variances and prepare a summary for management use.
Maintain the master department listing used for distribution of departmental report distribution.
Serve as key accounting personnel:
Assists managers and employees in resolving questions regarding accounting procedures and reports
Provide required training to other personnel as it relates to general ledger and accounting processes
Keep updated on various software applications to provide process improvement. Serve as key personnel for software revision and upgrades.
Serve as backup to staff accountant and manager to assure in their absence the accounting operations continues .
Participate in fiscal yea end audit
Prepare monthly billing and regulatory reports on a timely basis. Assist in special projects as requested by management.
Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities
Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years general accounting experience, required
Previous hospital accounting experience preferred.
Understanding of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles required
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to work with various levels of personnel (secretaries to senior managers) required.
High level of personal accountability for accuracy, attention to detail and completion of work assignments required.
Independent, analytical thinker who can move from detailed transactions to big picture required
Capacity to work under conditions of constant change, deadlines, and scrutiny required
High level of professional demeanor required: confidentiality, timelines, prioritization, judgment required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
US-CA-Oceanside
Overview:
Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.
Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs.
Position Summary:
Assist in the maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger. Produces necessary worksheets as support for the preparation of journal entries and account analysis. Prepares monthly financial statements and performs analysis to identify variances. Provides support needed for annual audit and assists in special projects as needed.
Serves as backup in the absence of the Accounting Manager.
Major Position Responsibilities:
Maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger:
Responsible for balancing interfaces from auxiliary systems into the general ledger.
Reconciles general ledger accounts of responsibility on a timely manner
Maintain the chart of accounts according to OSPHD requirements
Assures accounting practices are in compliance to GAAP
Prepare monthly financial statements:
Ensure all required journal entries are completed and entered into the general ledger per the monthly schedule.
Responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package.
Ensure that financial statements are presented in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform analysis of financial statements to identify budget variances and prepare a summary for management use.
Maintain the master department listing used for distribution of departmental report distribution.
Serve as key accounting personnel:
Assists managers and employees in resolving questions regarding accounting procedures and reports
Provide required training to other personnel as it relates to general ledger and accounting processes
Keep updated on various software applications to provide process improvement. Serve as key personnel for software revision and upgrades.
Serve as backup to staff accountant and manager to assure in their absence the accounting operations continues .
Participate in fiscal yea end audit
Prepare monthly billing and regulatory reports on a timely basis. Assist in special projects as requested by management.
Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities
Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years general accounting experience, required
Previous hospital accounting experience preferred.
Understanding of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles required
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to work with various levels of personnel (secretaries to senior managers) required.
High level of personal accountability for accuracy, attention to detail and completion of work assignments required.
Independent, analytical thinker who can move from detailed transactions to big picture required
Capacity to work under conditions of constant change, deadlines, and scrutiny required
High level of professional demeanor required: confidentiality, timelines, prioritization, judgment required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.