EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in accounting or in a related area.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of PeopleSoft Financials System.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A day in the life of a Manager, Accounting, Hospital Division at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), standards and procedures. Applies GAAP to carry out the core responsibilities of all assigned duties, special projects and any other necessary responsibilities.
• Prepares, meets, and reviews on the monthly results of operations with senior management for presentation to the Leadership and/or Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Prepares and reviews descriptive and analytical analysis for various general ledger and balance sheet accounts. Maintains well documented work sheets, investigates and reconciles to external source documents. Resolves any outstanding items and communicates immediately to supervisor any areas of concern.
• Responsible for compiling financial information and preparing GAAP-basis financial statements on a monthly basis including Balance Sheets, Income Statements and Statements of Cash Flows.
• Fulfills and complies with necessary internal and external reporting requirements in order to provide financial reports to relevant parties, external organizations and agencies.
• Demonstrates proficiency with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, etc.) and functionality relative to General Accounting Department operations. This proficiency includes any new system and present system upgrades whereby a hands-on working knowledge is required.
• Reviews maintenance of PeopleSoft General Ledger chartfield structure, trees, and financial reporting used by management and administration, external auditors, and other external parties.
• Performs analysis, design, and testing of all upgrades required to be made to the PeopleSoft Financials system.
• Acts as accounting liaison to provide client assistance to external auditors with regards to the hospital audit for areas of supervision.
• Performs research on new accounting guidance when necessary and prepares analyses, as deemed necessary, to discuss impact on Network financial results.
• Suggests and implements recommendations for improvements concerning internal accounting controls and the quality and timeliness of reports.
• Supervises, trains, assists, reviews, and provides back-up support to general accounting staff, and fosters and promotes continuous quality improvement.
• Review and ensures the proper internal control procedures are in place for all Medical Center patient accounts receivable systems with respect to reconcilement to the Medical Center’s General Ledger and suggest and assists to implement changes along with key operational managers.
• Reviews workpapers related to AR, revenue, and profit and loss summaries for non-patient-related receivables.
• Reviews and assists in the reconciliation of patient and non-patient cash to the General ledger.
• Reconciles all cash for Network Acute Care facilities and ensures appropriate `settle-up’ reconciliations are completed and administered for the rest of the Network facilities.
• Prepares and reviews quarterly financial reports and survey information for both non-government and Governmental reporting.
• Works with internal and external actuaries to ensure pension liabilities and cash funding requirements are completed properly and timely for all plans of the Network.
• Participates in preparation of and support for all debt financings of the Network and annual rating agency reviews. Ensures accounting for debt including interest expense is appropriate and that the Network is in compliance with debt covenants, etc. and all regulatory filings are made timely.
• Assists in preparation of materials for the annual Federal and State annual returns and provides to Tax Department.
• Participates in the Hospital-owned real estate property tax process, ensuring all taxes are paid timely.
• Application of all departmental policies: recommend any new maintenance and changes to existing policies. Communicate and review all changes with supervisors and any other external departments as warranted.
• Participates in the annual Budget process completing Accounting dept and Corporate Area departments (i.e. interest expense, depreciation expense, property taxes, etc.) as well as provides support to Budget team.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered