Staff Accountant at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County – Rock Springs, Wyoming

MHSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability or uniformed services status. MHSC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions and supports the advancement of all because an inclusive environment can enhance the quality of healthcare, improve hospital/community relations, and positively affect the health status of society. No candidate will be rejected based on any of the above or any disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.
MHSC is committed to the “Planetree” methodology of “Person-Centered Care”. Person-Centered Care is more than hospitality. It is more than amenities and inviting surroundings. Person-Centered Care is an evidence-based framework for improved patient and family engagement, better clinical outcomes, increased staff retention/ recruitment, and high value care. Person-Centered Care creates workplaces that energize and inspire joy. It places patients and caregivers at the center of the care experience and unites communities around health and wellness. This approach also focuses on supporting the professional and personal aspirations of healthcare professionals who can more effectively care for others when they feel cared for themselves.

JOB SUMMARY
Provides accounting services to help maintain the financial records of both Hospital and Clinics.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate’s degree in accounting or other Business related field. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Job Knowledge and Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to work as a team member as well as independently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares MHSC bank reconciliations for all MHSC cash.
2. Acts as backup to track MHSC prepaid expenses; update the MHSC prepaid expense worksheet monthly and maintain support in the MHSC prepaid expense files.
3. Collects monthly statistics and financial information and enters into statistical reports.
4. Prepares for and assists in year-end audits by outside and third-party auditors. Completes various reports on a monthly basis that are required by the auditors at year end.
5. Assists with the annual unclaimed property process.
6. Provides relief coverage for the Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll Clerk and Senior Accountant as required.
7. Monthly balance all MHSC balance sheet accounts. Includes updating audit files, journal entries for any corrections, and keeping the Controller informed of any issues.
8. Research and enter journal entries for monthly accruals.
9. Performs monthly GL allocations.
10. Completes work tasks in an efficient and detail-oriented manner. Actively looks for additional tasks that need to be completed in the Finance Department when other tasks have been completed.
11. Maintains files in an organized manner for all current year statements and transactions. Moves year-end files to boxes, labels appropriately, and moves to storage.
12. Works extensively with excel formulas and spreadsheets.
13. Performs other duties as may be assigned.