Senior Accountant

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! Role: The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions such as: prepare monthly journal entries, prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, maintain company purchasing card system, submit annual Florida Unclaimed Property tax return, assist with the annual audit, and other special projects related to financial management. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience • MBA or CPA preferred; both may be substituted by experience under a CPA or degreed Accountant • Minimum of two (2) years’ accounting experience, preferably in healthcare • Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience with general ledger and related subsystems • Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); 10-key by touch proficient • Strong customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, ability to work with a team, critical thinking, organizational skills, computer skills appropriate to the position, knowledge and competency in accounting and analysis, and knowledge of regulatory requirements appropriate for the position • Ability to work under minimal supervision, exercising some degree of discretion and independent judgment Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: • Assists the Accounting Manager in providing financial statements to Management and the Board. • Reviews and imports patient claims files into the Companies’ GL system. • Prepares monthly journal entries, financial supplemental schedules, account reconciliations and roll forwards for assigned GL accounts. • Reviews all cash manager donor payment transactions and Development journal entries for accuracy; works closely with Development personnel to ensure accurate coding. • Reviews prepaid invoices/supporting documentation and updates corresponding prepaid worksheet. • Prepares and submits Florida Unclaimed Property tax return. • Gathers/prepares required data for annual Medicare cost reports. • Assists with the annual audit and with the review of the audited financial statements. • Maintains Company purchasing card system; sets up and trains new users and provides follow-up as needed. • Perform other duties as assigned. Compensation Pay Range: $67,976.53 - $106,213.33 This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. Education. Guidance. As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties. Click here to view the video! All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.