Assistant Controller in Clewiston, Florida at HENDRY COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller and CFO in managing the hospital’s accounting and financial reporting functions. Primary responsibilities include general accounting, month-end close, fixed assets, budgeting, and supervision of Accounts Payable and Payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• CPA certification or CPA candidate.
• MEDITECH Expanse experience.
• Supervisory experience in General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and/or Payroll.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates general ledger accounting and the monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reports.
• Assists with preparation of monthly financial statements, related board reports and analysis of operating expense variances.
• Supervises Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
• Maintains fixed asset and depreciation records, including additions, disposals, and construction-in-progress.
• Assists the Controller and CFO with annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assists with annual financial audits and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Supports effective utilization of General Ledger applications in MEDITECH Expanse.
• Serves as the Controller’s primary backup and assumes additional Finance leadership responsibilities as assigned.