LEAD STAFF ACCOUNTANT

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Job description

Job Locations:
US-CA-Oceanside

Overview:
Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Assist in the maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger. Produces necessary worksheets as support for the preparation of journal entries and account analysis. Prepares monthly financial statements and performs analysis to identify variances. Provides support needed for annual audit and assists in special projects as needed. Supervises the Accounts Payable function.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger:

Responsible for balancing interfaces from auxiliary systems into the general ledger.

Reconciles general ledger accounts of responsibility on a timely manner

Maintain the chart of accounts according to OSPHD requirements

Assures accounting practices are in compliance to GAAP

Prepare monthly financial statements:

Ensure all required journal entries are completed and entered into the general ledger per the monthly schedule.

Responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package.

Ensure that financial statements are presented in a timely and accurate manner.

Perform analysis of financial statements to identify budget variances and prepare a summary for management use.

Maintain the master department listing used for distribution of departmental report distribution.

Serve as key accounting personnel:

Assists managers and employees in resolving questions regarding accounting procedures and reports

Provide required training to other personnel as it relates to general ledger and accounting processes

Keep updated on various software applications to provide process improvement. Serve as key personnel for software revision and upgrades.

Serve as backup to staff accountant and manager to assure in their absence the accounting operations continues.

Participate in fiscal yea end audit

Prepare monthly billing and regulatory reports on a timely basis. Assist in special projects as requested by management.

Supervise Accounts Payable function:

Supervises the accounts payable process is in accordance to TCMC policies and contractual arrangements

Ensures accuracy of accounts payable and related records and reports, including the coding of invoices

Maintains accounts payable reports according to retention requirements

Determines monthly accounts payable accruals and ensures they are properly recorded and monthly close is completed according to required schedule

Reconcile accounts payable to the General Ledger

Prepares appropriate journal entries

All required regulatory requirements are met and reporting is completed timely

Maintains the Accounts Payable software system

Assesses areas for improvement, and works with software vendors and in-house Information System personnel to implement software revisions

Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities

Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years general accounting experience, required

Minimum of 2 years supervisor experience, preferred

Previous hospital accounting experience preferred.

Understanding of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles required

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills required.

Ability to work with various levels of personnel (secretaries to senior managers) required.

High level of personal accountability for accuracy, attention to detail and completion of work assignments required.

Independent, analytical thinker who can move from detailed transactions to big picture required

Capacity to work under conditions of constant change, deadlines, and scrutiny required

High level of professional demeanor required: confidentiality, timelines, prioritization, judgment required.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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