Job Details

Overview

Lead Accountant (Accountant 3) at Bartlett Regional Hospital. Recruitment is open until filled.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Controller, the Lead Accountant is an experienced Bartlett Regional Hospital accountant tasked with staff development and implementing new processes. Manages the Accounting team in collaboration with the Controller. Responsible for A/P and Payroll accounting functions including payroll backup, payroll reviews, quarterly tax calculations, personal leave, cash reconciliations for A/P and Payroll, and completes journal entries. Works with the Contract Administrator and prepares auditing/cost report/budget workpapers. Responsible for the research and accounting of complex accounting transactions and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounting team in collaboration with the Controller.
• Oversee A/P and Payroll related accounting functions (payroll backup, payroll reviews, quarterly tax calculations, personal leave, cash reconciliations for A/P and Payroll).
• Prepare journal entries and assist with auditing/cost reports and budget workpapers.
• Research and account for complex accounting transactions and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Accounting or Finance.
• Substitution: Experience or a mixture of an associate degree and experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Three (3) years of professional-level accounting, budgeting, or financial management experience; OR one (1) year of experience as Bartlett Accountant 2. The required professional-level experience includes analysis, preparation, or evaluation of financial records and reports; cash management; financial auditing; financial planning; or accounting systems administration.
• Preferred Experience: Performing professional financial work in the health care industry. Advanced Excel.

Pay Information

• Internal Hires: Pay rate determined by applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.
• External Hires: This position starts at $93,995.20 annually. Step placement and rate of pay determined by relevant experience.

Practice Notices

• All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.