Accountant - Cash and AR

Job Description Summary

The Accountant, Cash and Accounts Receivable Valuation will report directly to the Cash and Accounts Receivable Valuation Manager. This position requires the ability to analyze multiple aspects of restricted cash and net position, restricted and unrestricted investments, net asset reconciliation and reconciliation of other ancillary accounts associated with patient AR, such as review of transactions in unapplied accounts, suspense, returned checks and grant payments on a monthly and annual basis.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001119 SYS - Corp Fiscal Services

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Accountant, Cash and Accounts Receivable Valuation will report directly to the Cash and Accounts Receivable Valuation Manager. This position requires the ability to analyze multiple aspects of restricted cash and net position, restricted and unrestricted investments, net asset reconciliation and reconciliation of other ancillary accounts associated with patient AR, such as review of transactions in unapplied accounts, suspense, returned checks and grant payments on a monthly and annual basis.

 

Additional Job Description

A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and zero (0) – two (2) years work experience in a business-related field such as accounting, business, audit or finance.  Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills’ ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Outlook software; Microsoft Power Point and Adobe Acrobat software is a plus. 

Preferred:  A bachelor’s degree in accounting with hospital/healthcare based work experience; MBA, MHA, CHFP, or CPA designation a plus. 

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift;  3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)

Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)

Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Frequent)

*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)    *(Selected Positions)

*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)  *(Selected Position)

*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

(Selected Positions)*

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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