Director of Accounting

Job Description

SUMMARY:  

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Accounting is responsible for the accounting and financial functions of the Corporation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Responsible for the coordination and control of all financial and accounting activities of the Corporation.
  • Responsible for the preparation, accuracy, and maintenance of the corporate budgets.
  • Analyze, monitor, and report revenue and expenditures.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of accounting records and control of expenditures in accordance with approved budgets.
  • Responsible for the management of cash flow forecasts, investment strategies for the Corporation and the preparation of reports outlining the Corporation’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings.
  • Ensure corporate compliance with tax entities.
  • Advise administration, faculty and staff on matters pertaining to budgeting and expenditure of funds.
  • Oversees banking relations.
  • Supervises the staff of the accounting function.
  • Responsible for writing, maintaining, and interpreting financial procedure manual.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly manages staff of the accounting department. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems .

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   

Knowledge of the principles and methods of supervision.  Knowledge of principles and methods of accounting.  Knowledge of the application of accounting principles to actual transactions.  Ability to make calculations rapidly and accurately.  Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.  Ability to communicate orally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty members, other employees, and the public.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ADP, MS Power Apps

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with an emphasis in accounting. C.P.A. and/or MBA or MHA highly desired.  Must have three years experience in supervision of an accounting/ financial function preferably in the medical field. Experience with transitioning to new practice management, medical record and human resource electronic platforms.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.  Ability to compose reports, business correspondence, documentation, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, the general public, physicians, and management, whether in person, telephone and/or virtual.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of medical billing and collections, ICD-10, and CPT coding, medical terminology, and computer software applications.  Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervisory and general management abilities of a medical practice.  Knowledge of departmental functions and organization for medical practice.  Skill in composition, compiling, and preparing a variety of correspondence, reports, and other materials.  Develop and maintain smooth and constructive relationships with executive colleagues within the University, Veteran’s Administration, and medical community as well as outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.  Ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and make rapid decisions regarding issues.  Convey a professional and positive image and attitude.  Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development.  Ability to concentrate under high demands and listen effectively.  Ability to organize tasks, work as a team member and independently use sound management skills with a variety of professional disciplines.             

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job within an office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to fell objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear at normal ranges within the setting.  The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

EOE/AA/M/F/Disability/Vet

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