Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview
The Accountant I will ensure the accurate and timely completion of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  This position requires the ability to manage strict deadlines, work independently and own one’s work product. 

What you will do

Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and departments.  Prepare and post journal entries, perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain logical, organized workpapers to support general ledger accounts.Perform monthly financial statement & budget trend analyses and communicate results to Controller.  Identify, research and solve accounting issues as applicable.Provide periodic financial information to Chief Financial Officer, Controller & Manager of Accounting in order to manage the day to day operations of the Health System.  Assist with necessary day to day operations of the Finance department as applicable.Maintain general ledger system understanding and test system upgrades as applicable.Prepare and submit monthly sales tax returns.Communicate with external financial statement auditors as applicable.Educate department managers and organizational leaders on general ledger structure and appropriate expense classification. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and conduct business in an ethical and professional manner.Update and maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, development of professional networks and participation in professional organizations.Contribute to departmental and organizational special projects as assigned.

Education Qualifications

Associate's Degree Accounting, Finance or Business Administration RequiredBachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or Business Administration Preferred

Experience Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years accounting experience RequiredHealthcare specific experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational skills required.Strong verbal and written communication skills required.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint).Ability to work independently or in a team setting.Able to multitask and manage strict deadlines.Ability to apply critical thinking skills on a regular basis.

PAT Rating
Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.