Assistant Operator Jobs in Laurel, MS (NOW HIRING)

Job Title:

Assistant Controller

Department:

Finance

Full Time/PRN

Full Time Exempt, Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the health system, including the hospital, physician clinics, home health, hospice, and long-term care facilities. This position assists with financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end close activities, budgeting, audits, compliance, internal controls, and financial analysis while supporting operational and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience preparing financial statements and managing month-end close processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finance, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration; CPA, CMA, or HFMA certification; Acute care hospital accounting experience; Multi-entity healthcare accounting experience; Medicare cost report experience; Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Experience with ERP and healthcare financial systems including ADP, EPIC, Premier, and Cost Flex. Three or more years of healthcare accounting experience, preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules; Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes; Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses; Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable reporting standards; Assist with consolidated financial statements; Support accounts receivable, revenue recognition, reimbursement, and Medicare cost reporting activities; Oversee accounting for physician clinics, home health, hospice, and skilled nursing operations; Monitor operational statistics, financial performance indicators, and profitability metrics; Assist with operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; Support department leaders with financial information and analysis; Maintain internal controls and financial policies; Coordinate external and governmental audits; Assist with tax filings and required regulatory reports; Supervise accounting staff and support employee development; Lead process improvement initiatives and special projects; Collaborate with operational departments throughout the organization; Conduct purposeful rounding with employees and stakeholders; Promote safety, compliance, quality improvement, and organizational accountability; Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Expectations:

Represent the organization professionally; Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement; Maintain compliance with organizational policies, privacy standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management processes; Encourage timely reporting of safety events, hazards, and concerns; Collaborate effectively with leaders, staff, auditors, vendors, and stakeholders; Deliver excellent customer service consistent with organizational values and mission.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary office-based position requiring prolonged sitting, computer use, document review, and communication activities. Frequently reviews financial records, reports, and spreadsheets requiring attention to detail. Occasionally stands, walks, bends, reaches, and lifts office materials weighing up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.  
  
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.