• Job Description

  Req#: 2063868425

  Job Objective :

  Under the direction of the Controller or designee, this position will work under general supervision in preparation of balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Responsibilities may include reconciling accounts, assisting with analyzing trends, costs, revenues, accounts payable, bookkeeping, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. General Ledger:

     1. Reconciles general ledger accounts monthly.

     2. Reconciles patient accounting system daily.

     3. Keeps bank reconciliations current and ensure that reconciling differences are properly investigated and resolved.

     4. Reconciliation and analysis of miscellaneous AIR.

  2. Financial Statements:

     1. Participates in the month-end close process to ensure monthly financial statements and supporting documents are prepared in a timely manner.

     2. Researches accounts and prepares accrual entries to ensure that the amount of the accrual is sufficient given available information.

     3. Investigates material budget variance for possible adjustments and/or explanation.

     4. Ensures that Journal Entries are prepared and keyed-in monthly.

  3. Annual Audit:

     1. In support of the year-end financial statement audit, assists in preparation of audit work paper schedules.

     2. Assists field auditors with inquiries and gathering supporting documentation.

  4. Other Duties:

     1. Prepares daily reports.

     2. Helps gather information for OSHPD, benchmarking, cost accounting, and other accounting programs.

     3. Professionally communicates with outside vendors, department directors and others.

  5. Accounts Payable:

     1. Assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests.

     2. Enter and upload invoices into the system.

     3. Prepare and perform check runs.

     4. Maintain vendor files including W-9’s.

  6. Communicate with outside vendors to respond to inquiries or to research and resolve any invoice discrepancies.

  Non-Essential Duties:

  • May review Accounts Payable check disbursements for correct vendor information, coding errors, discounts taken and sales tax.

  • Assists Accounting department staff with duties as assigned.

  • Assists with administrative tasks such as filling out forms, filing and answering phone calls and emails.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  Knowledge

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and QuickBooks

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

  • Knowledge in the reconciliation of complex bank accounts and balance sheet accounts

  Skills

  • Skillful in time management

  • Good oral and written communication skills

  Abilities

  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including: Computer and multifunction copier/facsimile/scanner

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instruction

  • Ability to process large quantities of documents and to work effectively within deadlines in a fast paced environment

  AVH Values: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

  • Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
  • Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
  • Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
  • Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
  • Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
  • Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
  • Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

  Education and Experience:

  Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent.

  Experience

  • 1-4 years accounting experience.

  Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

  • None

  AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations :

  • Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy

  • Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy

  • Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy

  • Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy

  • Ability to adhere to the department dress code

  • Ability to organize work and establish priorities

  • Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties

  • Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards

  • Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence

  • Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters

  • Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff

  • Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH

  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information

  • Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations

  • Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties

  • Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures

  • Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements

  • Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines

  • Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education

  • Display a willingness to work as a team player

  • Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times

  • Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.

  • Ability to follow the Code of Conduct

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Work is usually performed in a normal office environment.

  • Sitting tolerance of 6-8 hours per shift

  • Able to lift up to 25 pounds

  A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

  Education and Experience:

  Education

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Experience

  • 1-4 years accounting

  Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

  • None

• About the company

  Antelope Valley Hospital is a public hospital located in Lancaster, California specializing in acute care.

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