Healthcare Accountant - Hybrid GAAP & Audits

South Central Regional Medical Center; Laurel (MS); Hybride; USD 54 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS seeks an Accountant to support financial integrity across the SCRMC system, handling ledgers, reconciliations, budgeting, and regulatory reporting in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires GAAP expertise, 2–3 years of experience, strong Excel and analytical skills, and collaboration with finance leaders to drive accurate reporting and cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• 2–3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB and GASB.
• Proficiency with Excel, financial reporting applications and emerging AI technology.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and maintain general ledger accounts and schedules.
• Perform month-end, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and identify variances requiring investigation, explanation, or correction.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and other financial summaries for leadership review.
• Support annual operating and capital budget processes as assigned.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with preparation of information requested during internal audits, external audits, cost report preparation, and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, healthcare regulations, grant guidelines, internal controls, and organizational policies.
• Prepare assigned regulatory, tax, and financial reporting documents.
• Research accounting issues and provide recommendations to the Controller and finance leadership.
• Monitor financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, proper account classification, and timely correction.
• Collaborate with department leaders regarding financial reporting, budget management, variance review, and expense monitoring.
• Utilize financial systems, spreadsheet tools, and reporting applications to analyze and communicate financial information.
• Support organizational initiatives focused on quality improvement, operational efficiency, fiscal stewardship, and cost management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records that support financial integrity, compliance, audit readiness, and reliable decision-making.
• Conduct purposeful rounding with assigned leaders, internal customers, and operational stakeholders to promote communication, service excellence, issue resolution, accountability, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness.
• Use rounding findings and stakeholder feedback to identify barriers, elevate financial or operational concerns, follow up on commitments, and support continuous improvement.
• Support SCRMC Culture of Safety and quality initiatives through reliable financial processes, timely communication, standardized documentation, and continuous improvement activities.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting software

Emerging AI tools

Description du poste

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS seeks an Accountant to support financial integrity across the SCRMC system, handling ledgers, reconciliations, budgeting, and regulatory reporting in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires GAAP expertise, 2–3 years of experience, strong Excel and analytical skills, and collaboration with finance leaders to drive accurate reporting and cost management.