Senior Accountant II

Senior Accountant II

Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Centers Senior Accountant prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

The Senior Accountant ensures the fiscal data accuracy and the integrity of accounting information by verifying, reconciling transactions and balancing to subsidiary accounts, and resolving discrepancies.

He or she also provides mentorship support to Finance Departments Junior-level accounting staff, as needed.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES:
Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense month-end closing entries.
Evaluate and monitor the completeness of all the month-end closing entries in the Checklist for Month Ending Journal Entries to ensure that all the necessary journal entries are accurately prepared and entered to the accounting system by the scheduled due dates.
Review and update the Checklist for Month Ending Journal Entries with Controller as needed
Ensure that the supporting documentations for all the journal entries are sufficient for the traceability for the future audits and the compliance with the accounting rules and government regulations.
Examine the balances of Assets and Liability accounts and maintain updating the Audit Schedules of the Accounts every month.
Perform the monthly bank accounts reconciliations as needed and scheduled by Controller.
Ensure that the monthly cost allocations are accurately done as required by the accounting rules and regulations.
Prepare ad hoc reports by collecting and analyzing fiscal information as required by Controller.
Reconcile the Company credit card statements.
Responsible for filing of quarterly sales/use tax return and OSHPD cost report.
Responsible for filing of annual LA County Welfare Exemption (property taxes).
Assist with filing of annual DMH/Medicare cost report, as needed.
Serve as a backup for the Purchasing Clerk or the Payroll administrator as needed.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Demonstrate ability to work independently and communicate with other colleagues, professional associates, or the general public verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate ability to multi-task, organize, establish priorities, manage time, meet deadlines, and perform duties under time constraints.
Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.
Demonstrate ability to maintain accuracy, integrity, and attention to details.
Demonstrate ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries.
Demonstrate ability to maintain records and proper documentation on all pertinent general accounting functions.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
Minimum 5 years of experience in general accounting (Healthcare/Hospital experience preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement principles
Experience in government contract compliance, especially Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD)
Advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and accounting systems.

Microsoft Dynamics, Blackbaud Financial Edge, and financial reporting software skills are highly desirable.
REQUIREMENTS
Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
Valid California Driver’s license.
TB clearance.
Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
Fire and Safety Training*.

Note: If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job, you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Approximately 70% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 20 pounds.
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

He or she will be required to follow other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her Manager and/or Supervisor.