Accounting Manager

HOPCo | Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HOPCo is seeking an experienced accounting/finance leader to evaluate, develop, and improve department controls, systems, and procedures. The role focuses on increasing accuracy and efficiency in the monthly close and consolidation process.

The candidate will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-entity financial statements while ensuring consistent application of US GAAP and accurate reporting for diverse healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting is required.
• Minimum of five years of financial management experience with healthcare exp.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-entity statements.
• Oversee treasury activities including banking relationships and cash forecasting.
• Ensure timely billing and revenue recognition for service line contracts and HR contracts.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure payroll accounting accuracy and GL recording.
• Guide staff in applying US GAAP to complex deals and transactions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Policy adherence

Judgment & discretion

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

General ledger software

Financial reporting software

Spreadsheet software

Accounting systems

Job description

Evaluate, develop, and improve department controls, systems and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency and reduce time to complete the close.

• Assist in creating proper written documentation of department policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with peers to oversee the daily activities of the accounting department.
• Manage the monthly close process to ensure timely completion of consolidation and reporting deliverables.
• Manage monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-entity financial statements.
• Ensure consistent application of US GAAP.
• Read, interpret, and guide staff in the determination of proper US GAAP accounting treatment of complex deals/transactions.

• Assist with treasury management, including banking relationship setup and implementations and cash forecasts.
• Manage timely billing of service line management contracts, HRO contracts, and other non-patient revenue and ensure timely collection.
• Partner with the HR department to ensure proper accounting of payroll expenses and responsible for timely review and recording expenses and liabilities in the general ledger.
• Assist other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
• Keep informed about the latest developments in the accounting and healthcare industries and assess impact to the Company.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.
• CPA preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of five years of financial management experience. Experience in health care is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of finance and accounting functions including, budgeting, credit, investments, internal controls.
• Knowledge of computer systems, spreadsheets, and financial systems programs and applications.
• Knowledge of management practices to lead staff.
• Knowledge of clinic operation's strategic business objectives.
• Knowledge of general ledger and financial reporting software.

SKILLS

• Skill in analyzing financial data and preparing appropriate related reports.
• Skill in relating organizational objectives to financial policies on costs, fees, credit, etc.
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with management, medical staff, auditors, and the public.

ABILITIES

• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff and work under multiple priorities.
• Ability to work creatively with management and department staff to achieve objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching are required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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