DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING
- Position Summary:
The Director of Accounting is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Duties include inventory cost accounting, financial reporting and establishment of annual operating and capital budgets. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, working with external auditors, and coordination and cooperation with other departments in the preparation of analyses. Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer on financial projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Master's Degree strongly preferred.
Experience
Three to five years of accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of various computer accounting software and MS Office Suite. Demonstrated expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of budgeting and cost accounting principles.
- Ability to work independently or in a group setting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- High level of ethics in maintaining both corporate information and patient information confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Forward-thinking with a positive attitude and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and handle detailed, precise record keeping.
- Good listening skills, alert, analytic ability, problem-solving ability, sound judgment, initiative, creativity, and patience.
- Physical and Mental Requirements
- Stands, walks, sits and converses most of the day.
- Uses telephone, computer terminal, printer, fax copier, while performing certain duties.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects less than 10 pounds occasionally.
- OSHA Category III: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and, as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.