Lead Accountant - Lufkin

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Lead Accountant - Lufkin (Full-time)','Full-time','Administrative/Clerical','Days','Days','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-LUFKIN-MEMORIAL HLTH SYS LUFKIN','','!*!Position Summary:
The Lead Accountant should prepare accurate detailed financial statements, budgets, statistical reports and departmental operating reports. This includes maintaining accurate inventory records of the hospital's fixed assets; monitoring capital expenditures for proper authorizations and funding; ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); accounting and reporting of the property, plant and equipment for the health system. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Mission & Vision.
 
Position Responsibilities:

Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.
Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.
Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.
Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.
Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.
Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.  
Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter. 
Adheres to Policy – follows CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.  
Interpersonal Relationships – cooperates, communicates and works well with others.  
Professionalism – represents CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial positively in actions and appearance.
Ensures that the construction, acquisition, disposal, and depreciation of all hospital fixed assets are properly stated on the financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Perform reconciliations of fixed assets.  
Reviews capital expenditures for appropriate approvals and funding; and ensure that timely and accurate status reports are provided to management.
Provides depreciation forecasting projections and facility occupancy allocations as needed.
Manages and assist in the compilation of various schedules required by the external auditors as part of the annual audit or other miscellaneous audits.
Performs special projects and summarize results and recommendations in reports relevant to management.
Provides various reports to Treasury to ensure compliance with bond covenants (qualifying capital, non-qualifying expenditures, 40 year depreciation projections).  
Prepares detail financial statements, budgets, statistical reports and departmental operating reports.
Prepares necessary journal entries for accurate completion of financial statements and is responsible for understanding financial results and communicating results to benefit the financial performance of the organization.
Performs cash account reconciliations, maintains fixed asset inventory and ensures fixed asset system and the general ledger are reconciled on a monthly basis.
Acts as a project manager and lead in a number of key projects.
Demonstrates tact and professionalism in working and communicating with patients/families, physicians, other members of the team, and other employees of the healthcare system.
Adheres to CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial policies, including but not limited to “CHI Values & Ethics at Work”, HIPPA, PHI, ePHI, Privacy Rule, and confidentiality.
Maintains safe work habits; adheres to safety rules; immediately reports any unsafe condition; immediately reports any incident / injury.
Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization. 
Complies with hospital policies and procedures; attends required in – services, education and training.
Performs duties in accordance with that of hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
Demonstrates a willingness to follow the chain of command, regularly channels suggestions, criticisms and complaints to the appropriate person.
Performs other duties as assigned.','!*!Minimum Qualifications:
 




Education Level

*Bachelor's Degree - Accounting or Finance


Licensure/Certification

None


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
*Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with all    
   levels of hospital management
*Analytical skills required
*Mature personality and the ability to remain calm in a busy or 
  stressful environment
*Requires knowledge of and adherence to confidentiality and privacy
  policies and regulations
*Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in operation of
   standard office equipment


Experience

*Five (5) years’ experience in Accounting and healthcare
  experience is preferred','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','1700000761','CHI Memorial','Lead Accountant - Lufkin (Full-time)

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