General Ledger Accountant

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Located at the base of the Cascades in a pioneering, adventure-loving town, SVH is an independent public hospital district serving Snoqualmie Valley and the greater East King County community.
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0 FTE OBJECTIVE SUMMARY: A General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining a company's financial records and ensuring the accuracy of its general ledger.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintain and update the general ledger by recording financial transactions, including income, expenses, and adjustments.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers to general ledger control accounts.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
This includes bank reconciliations, receivables, fixed assets, prepaids, and liabilities.
Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all entries are accurately recorded and financial statements are prepared in a timely manner.
Prepare various monthly journal entries to record cash deposits, receivables, prepaids, fixed asset transactions, payroll liabilities, and other liability accruals.
Track construction in process (CIP) transactions and review for appropriate recording based on the district’s capitalization policy.
Perform monthly depreciation analysis and capitalization reporting.
Prepare financial reports and statements summarizing the company's financial position, such as income statements, cash flow, and balance sheets.
Gathering information requests by auditors or department managers.
Work closely with CPA firms on audits and cost reports.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations.
Stay updated on changes in accounting principles.
Analyze financial data and trends, providing insights to management for decision-making and providing recommendations.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development and implementation of more efficient accounting procedures.
Utilize accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to perform daily tasks efficiently.
Reviewing financial data and reporting for accuracy.
Collaborating with other departments to ensure accurate records while also providing accounting support, education, and training opportunities.
Preparing tax report filings or gathering tax documents.
Ensuring invoices are received, processed, and paid in accordance with contractual agreements with vendors to meet financial requirements of the district.
Ensuring compliance with all IRS regulations including 1099 income reporting requirements and taxing laws.
Maintains appropriate electronic records and documentation in order to meet audit requirements.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: CPA and/or Advance coursework or degree.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of accounting experience to include reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing/posting journal entries.
Intermediate level Excel skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in the healthcare industry and/or public accounting experience.
SKILLS: Strong analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
Technical accounting skills.
Written and verbal communication skills to share accounting information when needed.
Technical skills and experience using accounting software.
Understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work on a team and independently.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and proven interpersonal skills.
Ability to use spreadsheet and other software applications.
Through knowledge of healthcare finance industry processes and standards related to accounting, finance, and data processing.
General knowledge of billing, collections, and cash posting.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, contracts, and other legal documents.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to be flexible to changing priorities and needs to meet deadlines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting for extended periods of time with periodic standing and moving around.
Requires manual dexterity to operate a 10-key, mouse, multiple monitors, and computer keyboard.
Able to work effectively with managers and staff.
Sits for long periods at a time, bends, walks, or stoops intermittently.
Must be able to work on several projects simultaneously and handle frequent interruptions.
OTHER DUTIES – Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.
BENEFITS: We take pride in the benefits package we provide our team members.
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital offers you one medical plan with multiple in-network tiers with Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers/network.
Medical Dental Vision Pharmacy Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Life and AD&D Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection Voluntary Benefits Eligibility Requirements - Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.
Employee Dependents - Your legal spouse or domestic partner, Dependent children until age 26.
Waiting Period - 1st of the month following 30 days from your date of hire.
PLEASE NOTE: The COVID vaccine and the Flu shot (during Flu season) are a condition of employment.
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is a drug-free workplace.
We complete drug screenings as a part of our onboarding process.