Encompass Health is hiring: Accountant in Augusta

Overview

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Job code: 100529

Responsibilities

• The Accountant assumes responsibility for appropriate payment of facility invoices, all payroll related functions and assists Controller with special projects as assigned.
• This position requires the ability to: perform office work directly related to management policies or general business operations; exercise discretion and independent judgment; provide regular and direct assistance to executives; and perform work, special assignments and tasks under very general supervision.

Qualifications

• License or Certification: None
• Education, Training and Years of Experience: Four year degree in accounting or related field preferred or equivalent work experience; 3-4 years work experience in a healthcare accounting environment; 2 years experience in accounts payable and payroll functions
• Machines, Equipment Used: General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer
• Physical Requirements: Good visual acuity and ability to communicate; Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds; Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements; Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking; Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively; Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner; Ability to work independently without supervision
• Environmental Conditions: Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment; Occasional outdoor exposure; Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required; Handicapped accessible; May work under stressful circumstances at times
• Proficiency or Productivity Standards: Meets established attendance standards; Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge; May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines; May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts; Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster; May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives; May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

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