Position: _Assistant Controller (HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED) _
Schedule: Full Time, Days (ONSITE)
Organization: Centra Health
Location: Lynchburg, VA
EXPERIENCE IN THE HOSPITAL/HEALTHCARE SETTING REQUIRED
About Centra Health:
Set in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system including four hospitals, a network of medical centers, as well as various specialty and primary care practices located along the Blue Ridge. At Centra, providing excellence in patient care, utilizing the latest evidence-based research, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our belief system. Centra is home to the _Central Virginia Center for Simulation and Virtual Learning_, the only center in Virginia that offers a full range of simulation experiences.
We want to partner with you to live your best life. At Centra, we want to listen carefully and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. As a candidate considering employment with our organization, we want you to understand that it is our mission to help partner with you throughout each stage of your career.
Job Description:
This position is responsible for providing high-level support to the Corporate Controller by managing day-to-day accounting activities. The Assistant Controller will ensure quality and accuracy of the financial statements of Centra and all subsidiaries. He/she will lead month end close activities and provide oversight of Centra's accounts payable and fixed asset management functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees month end close processes to produce accurate financial statements
Manages balance sheet and bank account reconciliations
Monitors and reviews financial transactions and reconciliations performed by accountants
Prepares monthly and annual reconciliations to ensure financial accounts are fairly stated
Ensures that accurate records of inventory, fixed assets, and other financial data are maintained
Oversees accounts payable processing, vendor record maintenance, and non-patient receivables
Ensures accounting controls are followed and works with Internal Audit to identify and resolve deficiencies
Works with Corporate Controller and VP Systems Finance to develop, review, and update accounting policies and procedures and organizational policies related to financial transactions
Assists with coordination and preparation of the year-end audit
Leads implementation of technology solutions to enhance and optimize current system functionality
Other Functions:
Prepares journal entries as needed
Develops staff to cultivate an environment of learning and engagement
Keeps abreast of accounting developments by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to ensure all accounting practices stay in compliance
Adheres to corporate and regulatory agency policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
CPA
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Three or more years of progressively responsible experience managing accounting, accounts payable and asset management functions
Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Strong communication and leadership skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Preferred Qualifications:
Five or more years of experience managing accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions in a healthcare organization
Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance reimbursement
When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidate's job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Be yourself. Be a partner with Centra.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Application Question(s):
Do you have experience in the hospital or healthcare setting?
Work Location: In person
