Category:

Admin Support

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

0 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for assisting with basic accounting functions, compiling data for reports and assisting in the overall operation of the Treasury Department. Under the general direction of the Director of Treasury & Capital, responsible for an assigned shift, 40 hours per week. Employee is subject to call back as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the month-end close process by preparing and posting of journal entries for general ledger accounts, compiling data, preparing spreadsheets, and scanning documents. 
• Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts to supporting detail on a monthly and yearly basis, proposing adjustments as necessary to ensure proper accounting.
• Reconciles assigned bank accounts
• Assist with State Escheatment compliance and recovery
• Assist with surprise cash counts as assigned
• Assists with analysis of financial activity on a monthly basis for assigned accounts.
• Compiles data for internal and external reports as requested.
• Responsible for maintaining certain subsidiary records and databases as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of the annual operating budget, as required.
• Assists external and internal auditors in audit procedures.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of the Accounting profession.  Completion of an associate’s degree in Accounting preferred

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• NA

EXPERIENCE:

• Skill and proficiency in accounting systems and general ledger as normally acquired through one to three years of accounting experience. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate accounting skills according to current hospital policies and procedures as acquired through 3 months orientation. 
• Possesses an understanding of current accounting practices and techniques.
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and excel software.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.