Altru Health System
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Grand Forks, NDtime type:
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R7004**Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.****Location:**Altru Health SystemPO Box 6002Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $73,819.20 - $110,718.40**Summary:**The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing and analyzing financial data related to healthcare costs. This role involves preparing data-driven financial analyses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Strong background in healthcare finance, proficient in cost accounting software. Functions as a subject matter and technical expert in financial analysis solutions (Productivity, Benchmarking, Costing and Decision Support systems).**Essential Job Functions:*** Conducts data-driven financial analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.* Monitors and analyzes cost variances and provide actionable insights for cost control.* Collaborates with various departments to gather and analyze financial data.* Ensures compliance with healthcare financial regulations and standards.* Maintains and utilize the cost accounting software for cost and financial analysis.* Provides financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.* Uses analytical tools to combine clinical, payroll, and financial information to calculate the complete cost of patient care.* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certification:* Certified Professional Cost Accountant (CPCA) | Global Association for Quality Management | Preferred* Certified Management Accountant (CMA) | Institute of Management Accountants | Preferred* Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) or other HFMA Certificate | Healthcare Financial Management Association | Preferred* StrataJazz Administrator Certification | Strata Decision Technology | Preferred | Employee Provides a Copy#Altru**Education:**• Required: Bachelors - Accounting/Business Administration/Finance- OR -Bachelors - Related Field### ### **Work Experience:**• Required: A minimum of 3 years Related Experience**Language Requirements:**This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.**Physical Demands :**• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Stoop/Bend: Rarely (1-4%)### ### • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Crawl: Not Applicable### ### • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)### ### • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • See: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • Hear: Continuously (67-100%)**Weight Demands:**• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)### ### • Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)### ### • Push/Pull: Sedentary (
Remote and Onsitelocations:
Grand Forks, NDtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R7004**Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.****Location:**Altru Health SystemPO Box 6002Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $73,819.20 - $110,718.40**Summary:**The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing and analyzing financial data related to healthcare costs. This role involves preparing data-driven financial analyses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Strong background in healthcare finance, proficient in cost accounting software. Functions as a subject matter and technical expert in financial analysis solutions (Productivity, Benchmarking, Costing and Decision Support systems).**Essential Job Functions:*** Conducts data-driven financial analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.* Monitors and analyzes cost variances and provide actionable insights for cost control.* Collaborates with various departments to gather and analyze financial data.* Ensures compliance with healthcare financial regulations and standards.* Maintains and utilize the cost accounting software for cost and financial analysis.* Provides financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.* Uses analytical tools to combine clinical, payroll, and financial information to calculate the complete cost of patient care.* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certification:* Certified Professional Cost Accountant (CPCA) | Global Association for Quality Management | Preferred* Certified Management Accountant (CMA) | Institute of Management Accountants | Preferred* Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) or other HFMA Certificate | Healthcare Financial Management Association | Preferred* StrataJazz Administrator Certification | Strata Decision Technology | Preferred | Employee Provides a Copy#Altru**Education:**• Required: Bachelors - Accounting/Business Administration/Finance- OR -Bachelors - Related Field### ### **Work Experience:**• Required: A minimum of 3 years Related Experience**Language Requirements:**This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.**Physical Demands :**• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Stoop/Bend: Rarely (1-4%)### ### • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Crawl: Not Applicable### ### • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)### ### • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • See: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • Hear: Continuously (67-100%)**Weight Demands:**• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)### ### • Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)### ### • Push/Pull: Sedentary (