Director of Accounting

Southwest Healthcare; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Southwest Healthcare in Temecula, CA seeks a Regional Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function, ensuring GAAP-compliant financials for Southern California entities.

The role oversees month-end close, GL, budgeting, tax filings, and SOX compliance, with a focus on process improvements and staff development. A CPA is preferred and strong healthcare accounting experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Five to ten years of accounting/finance experience required.
• Minimum three years finance leadership experience required; acute care experience preferred.
• Proficient in GAAP and healthcare financial accounting/reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting function to ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Streamline accounts payable and month-end close; manage GL, financial reporting, budget, and forecasts.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for SoCal entities monthly and review operating expenses reconciliations.
• Ensure deadlines for sales tax, payroll filings, tax packages, and W-2/1099 processes.
• Assist in annual budget preparation; ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide training and guidance to staff; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Healthcare accounting

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PC applications

Job description

About Us

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 7,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Responsibilities

Join the Southwest Healthcare Team!

About Us

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 7,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and several non-hospital access points, including: Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, A+ Urgent Care Centers, Apex Heart Specialists, and Riverside Medical Clinics. We've won various awards throughout our region and focus on career development and promotion. The people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you're in the right place! For more information on how to join our dynamic team, please visit our website at www.swhealthcaresystem.com.

Job Summary

The Southwest Healthcare Regional office in Temecula, CA is seeking a on-site Regional Director of Accounting who will be responsible for overseeing the general accounting function to ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and to ensure the department is operating accurately and efficiently and following corporate policy and procedures. Duties include but not limited to:

• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
• Streamlines Accounts Payable and Accounting processes including but are not limited to: overseeing month end close, General Ledger preparation, financial reporting, budget, forecast activities and special projects assigned.
• Prepare/assign/review Balance Sheet Reconciliations for all SoCal entities on a monthly basis and all operating expenses reconciliations.
• Responsible for ensuring deadlines are met for the monthly sales tax, quarterly & annual HCAI reporting, the annual W-2, 1099 process, quarterly / annual payroll filings, and annual tax package.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget process.
• Ensures Finance Department is operating within policy and meets audit standards / SOX Standards, as demonstrated by successful internal and external audit review results.
• Provides training and assistance to new and existing staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred.
• Five (5) to Ten (10) years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, and California payroll required.
• Minimum three (3) years Finance leadership experience required, acute care experience preferred.
• Proficient in GAAP and Healthcare financial accounting/reporting processes

Certifications/Licenses

• CPA preferred.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with the Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance with Healthcare policies and procedures at all times.
• Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws for hospitals.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Accounting Policies/Practice and compliance with deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop various tools to help monitor and assess operational performance. High degree of attention to detail and the ability to organize time and records.
• Stays current on GAAP, Accounting trends, and CA State statutes.
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Travel: 10%.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Guest Benefits.

Southwest Healthcare is owned and operated by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.