Senior Staff Accountant

10010 Genesis HealthCare System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System is seeking an experienced accountant to perform a variety of accounting functions in our Ohio-based organization. The role emphasizes GAAP-compliant reporting, journal entries, and internal controls within the accounting department.

Responsibilities include monthly statements, balance reconciliations, budgeting inputs, payroll and tax processing, and asset capitalization. A minimum of five years in accounting and an associate degree are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum five years of accounting experience.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Attention to detail and written communication ability.
• Ability to understand and apply complex financial information.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Reconciles bank statements to cashbook and GL monthly.
• Collects revenue/AR data from reporting systems and posts journal entries.
• Reviews financial data and explains variances.
• Reviews AP reports for posting discrepancies and corrects GL.
• Maintains recurring journal entries and posts to GL.
• Inputs annual operating budgets into GL.
• Prepares state sales tax reports and check requests; annual reconciliation.
• Analyzes CIP accounts and capitalization of assets.
• Documents capital disposals and depreciation entries.
• Reconciles fixed asset register quarterly.
• Invoices Genesis Foundation and outside parties for reimbursements.
• Reviews payroll journals and related expenses.
• Submits federal payroll tax payments and prepares Form 941.
• Calculates workers compensation premiums and posts to GL monthly.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Databases

Word processing

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well‑being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details:

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Accounting

Overview of Position:

Performs a variety of accounting related functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: analyze, reconcile, record, and report financial information for Genesis HealthCare System in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; maintain adequate internal controls to safeguard the System’s assets; and provide financial information necessary to aid management in decision‑making analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Prepares and distributes monthly financial statements and related management reports for GHS and partner companies.
2. Reconciles bank statements to the cashbook file and the general ledger detail and posts adjusting entries on a monthly basis.
3. Collects and analyzes all relevant revenue/accounts receivable information from various reporting systems and posts appropriate journal entries monthly.
4. Reviews financial data, considering both historical and present circumstances, for logical explanation of variances.
5. Reviews accounts payable account analysis reports for posting discrepancies and makes corrections to the general ledger monthly.
6. Maintains recurring journal entries and posts to the general ledger accordingly.
7. Inputs the annual operating budgets into the general ledger.
8. Prepares state sales tax reports and completes check requests as necessary and prepares annual reconciliation.
9. Analyzes capital requests, purchase orders and vendor invoices to document capital purchases within the fixed asset system monthly.
10. Reviews the capital‑in‑progress (CIP) accounts monthly and ensures timely capitalization of these assets.
11. Documents capital disposals within the fixed asset system as necessary.
12. Processes and posts depreciation expense and other fixed asset related entries monthly.
13. Reconciles the fixed asset register to the general ledger at least quarterly.
14. Invoices the Genesis HealthCare Foundation and outside parties for reimbursable capital and operating expenses monthly.
15. Reviews and posts all payroll journal entries and reconciles related expenses and liability accounts as necessary.
16. Submits federal payroll tax payments electronically and prepares forms 941 “Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return” quarterly.
17. Calculates workers compensation premiums and posts to the general ledger monthly, prepares corresponding wage reports biannually.
18. Calculates federal and state unemployment expense/liability and posts to the general ledger monthly; prepares corresponding forms quarterly.
19. Prepares check requests for distribution of all payroll liabilities as necessary.
20. Calculates the affiliate employee health and life insurance premiums and posts to the general ledger monthly.
21. Prepares and distributes FTE/Salary Summary, Overtime and Hours Worked reports monthly.
22. Prepares grant reports and maintain necessary supporting documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate's degree in accounting (or related field).
2. Minimum five years in accounting experience, specifically
3. Strong mathematical and analytic skills.
4. Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP).
5. Attention to detail and ability to write in order to explain or describe complex information.
6. Ability to comprehend and apply complex material such as financial reports, policies, etc.
7. Familiar with a PC and computer software including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing applications.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:

• Perform(s) work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co‑workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co‑workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in an office environment.
• May be required to drive to other locations. Answers telephone calls, uses personal computer and other business machines extensively, which requires the ability to apply finger dexterity. Bends, reaches, pushes and pulls file drawers.
• Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis.

Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.

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Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not‑for‑profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six‑county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open‑heart surgery, trauma care, a LevelII special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis’ partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.