Accounting Systems Analyst

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a System Analysis Accountant responsible for reviewing and testing financial systems software, performing financial data analyses, and maintaining the annual budget necessary for Medicare and Medicaid submissions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a minor in Computer Science/IT, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Preferred candidates will hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a minor in Computer Science/IT is required.
• 2 years of experience in Accounting is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and test financial systems software.
• Perform monthly and annual financial data analysis.
• Prepare and maintain the annual budget necessary for submission to Medicare and Medicaid.

Skills

Financial systems software testing

Financial data analysis

Budget preparation and maintenance

Tax return preparation

Understanding federal and state regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Master's Degree

Tools

Basic

SQL

C++

Visual Basic

Job description

Overview

The System Analysis Accountant works in a highly computerized environment and is responsible for the review and testing of financial systems software; monthly and annual financial data analyses; preparation and maintenance of the annual budget and related data that is required for the submission of Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports, reimbursement analyses, and federal, state and local tax returns. The Accountant is constantly assessing the theoretical integrity of accounting functions in the accounting department.

Newport News, Virginia

What You Will Do

• Review and test financial systems software
• Perform monthly and annual financial data analysis
• Preparation and maintenance of the annual budget and the related data that is required for submission of Medicare and Medicaid annual cost reports
• Review and perform reimbursement analysis
• Review and prepare federal, state, and local tax returns
• Interpret and communicate federal and state regulations and assess the theoretical integrity of the accounting functions
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory and taxing agencies, external consultants, auditors, leadership and other departments within the Health System

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Accounting or Business Administration, with a minor in Computer Science/IT (Required)
• Masters Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 2 years experience in Accounting, with Computer Science/IT minor (Required)
• 2 years working as an Accountant with database design, software design and specification, and programming (Basic, SQL, C++, Visual Basic) experience in lieu of Computer Science/IT minor (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - The AICPA (Preferred)