Job Description

Provides technical support on the coordination and completion of financial reporting.
Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance required or
• related field. required

Experience

• 3-4 years Related experience in a healthcare setting required and
• Experience in information technology healthcare financial management preferred with strong consideration for those with experience in Peoplesoft and Hyperion. preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPA/MBA preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Lotus, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access software applications.
• Knowledge of FOCUS report writer preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and Hyperion considered a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Knowledge of ENUFF Software or similar KaufmanHall suite of products preferred.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Communicates with Supervisors and staff in other departments relating to financial close, issues and deliverables on a routine basis.
• May cross train as back-up for other staff in the case of emergencies.
• Develops, teaches, and communicates financial analyses to staff. Works with staff in preparing various financial analyses and reports. Prepares additional reports as required or requested by management.
• Performs special projects to improve process efficiency and performance.
• Performs the monthly general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.
• Prepares and analyzes the periodic management reporting of financial results for assigned functional areas. Report\'s findings and provides recommendations on findings to AVP, Corporate Finance and other members of the senior management team.
• Prepares journal entries related to assigned functional responsibilities.
• Prepares summaries for the financial reporting package.
• Provides various analyses associated with the budgets and forecasts.
• Researches and prepares variance analysis and explanations.
• Researches and resolves Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting process for assigned functional areas.
• Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for assigned functional areas.
• Reviews and researches accounting transactions for functional areas.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

MedStar Health