[Hiring] Assistant Director, Accounting @Southern Illinois Healthcare

Role Description

• The Assistant Director of Accounting is responsible for assisting the Director with developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, including payroll and accounts payable.
• Assists the Director in managing the accounting department for all SIH entities.
• Applies strong technical accounting knowledge, assisting with the integrity and accuracy of financial related activity throughout SIH.
• Ensures accurate and timely financial statements and reports are prepared and distributed to management staff.
• Ensures all required tax and other items are filed correctly and timely with the IRS, State government and other governmental agencies.
• Identifies income statement account variances and determines operational explanation or makes appropriate corrections.
• Supports the Budget Coordinator and management staff in preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
• Develops Accounting applications to meet specific business needs, including but not limited to, Workday, Symplr, Kodiak and OSV.
• Collaborates with management, auditors, and others to answer questions and articulate variances regarding all aspects of the Accounting Department.
• Provides leadership within the Accounting Department in developing, implementing, and maintaining the operational and procedural aspects of the department.
• Maintains accurate, easy to follow, electronic procedures for each responsibility.
• Reviews balance sheet account reconciliations and validates the relationships which exist with all accounts, including verifications of appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Reviews journal entries and verifies appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Serves as liaison for Accounting Managers, resolving issues that arise, elevating to Director as needed.
• Provides analysis of AR and contractual accounts including balance sheet and income statement reserves, and validates relationships.
• Supports system wide initiatives that impact accounting functions and assists with implementation as required.
• Develops new processes, disciplines and guidelines to ensure standardization of best practices.
• Develops positive, cooperative relationships across functional boundaries. Strives to work with peers, partners, and others to positively impact business performance.
• Understands business fundamentals and drivers of the financial and operational success of SIH.
• Understands the significant need to provide high quality care and service to SIH’s patients while recognizing the need to meet financial and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA preferred.

Requirements

• 5 years of accounting experience required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Healthcare Accounting Experience preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $107078.4 to $171329.6.
• To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: Benefits Guide