Senior Hospital Accountant & Financial Controller

Natividad Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, CA is seeking a Chief Hospital Accountant to lead the accounting function within the Accounting Department. Under direction, you will support the Hospital Controller in developing and maintaining the general accounting system, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls for the organization.

The role requires extensive knowledge of hospital budgeting, GAAP and government program accounting, with responsibility for supervising a team,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital and healthcare budgeting and financial management.
• GAAP, OCBOA, OSHPD reporting and government program accounting.
• Automated systems in a hospital setting, including MEDITECH.
• Financial modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain general accounting systems and controls; supervise accounting staff.
• Prepare detailed financial plans, budgets, staffing, and operating cost projections.
• Define accounting requirements for patient accounting and related systems.
• Analyze data and report financial information to external agencies.
• Prepare financial statements and cost reports for government programs.

Skills

Hospital budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Financial management

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

MEDITECH systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting

Tools

MEDITECH

Job description

Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, CA is seeking a Chief Hospital Accountant to lead the accounting function within the Accounting Department. Under direction, you will support the Hospital Controller in developing and maintaining the general accounting system, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls for the organization.

The role requires extensive knowledge of hospital budgeting, GAAP and government program accounting, with responsibility for supervising a team,