Assistant Controller - Salinas Valley Health

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Department:
General Accounting

Works under the supervision of the Controller. Provides accurate and timely information related to the fiscal operations of the Healthcare System. Assists in promoting efficient and accurate processing and completion of the Healthcare System accounting functions and assists to ensure that established deadlines are met in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which are in compliance with legal and Healthcare System policies and procedures. Provides management with useful and timely information on third party payors. Ensures compliance with Federal and State regulations on Medicare requirements and supports the completion of the Medicare cost report. Assists other department personnel in the programming of accounting software and other software tools to enable staff to operate more efficiently.

• Assists in the preparation of annual operating and capital equipment budgets, preparation of annual audit work papers and related reports.

• Prepares monthly journal entries, monthly financial statements, and reviews, interprets and analyzes financial/accounting data to assist in decision-making.

• With knowledge and training in Work Day assist the Finance/Accounting Department and other Hospital departments in operating in the most effective way.

• Reviews and records payments for all vendors related to the Healthcare System construction projects.

• May assist in preparing various governmental reports, including quarterly 941's and yearly form 1099 and related correspondence.

• Coordinates with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Human Resources and Materials Management to resolve problems, which relate to the General Ledger.

• Assists other department personnel in the development of spreadsheets to increase efficiencies of repetitive analysis and calculation.

• Assists the Patient Financial Services personnel in processing transactions related to Medicare and Medi-Cal.

• Monitors Medicare and Medi-Cal payors to ensure maximum legal reimbursement to the Healthcare System.

• Supports the preparation of the Medicare Cost Report and other monthly and quarterly reports required by Medicare using legitimate reimbursement strategies at the highest levels possible.

• Completes various projects used for contract negotiations, other department and/or external organizations, as assigned by the Controller and or CFO.

• Supervises payroll and accounts payable personnel in the absence of the Controller.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Licensure: CPA license desirable.

Experience: Five (5) years in a leadership role in the finance/accounting field or in public accounting. Healthcare experience preferred.

The hourly rate for this position is $72.61 - $90.76. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:
• Union: Non-Affiliated

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• FTE: 1.0

• Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!